7 h. ago In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

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9 h. ago Federal Officials Promise to Restore Funding to Women’s Health Initiative

The decades-long research effort has contributed to thousands of research papers, altering medical care for women around the world.

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12 h. ago U.S. Officials to Cut Funding for Landmark Study of Women’s Health

The Women’s Health Initiative has produced thousands of research papers, altering medical care for patients around the world.

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34 h. ago NIH announces plan to include private health records in study into autism rates

The NIH has announced an initiative that will use both public and private data from sources including pharmacies and federal health programs to study autism.

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38 h. ago Blood test could predict skin cancer recurrence, study shows

A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with positive tests experience a return of cancer.

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58 h. ago Blood pressure and dementia risk share surprising link, study suggests

Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.

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68 h. ago Social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health, study says

We know that social media can be harmful to teens. Meta has found in its own research that Instagram makes body image worse for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has been sued several times for not doing enough to mitigate cyberbullying. Even the former U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on the risk […]

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5 d. ago Colorectal cancer risk reduced by this common vitamin, study suggests

A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that vitamin D levels play a “critical role" in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The researchers share the key findings.

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7 d. ago Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds

The risk of dementia could decrease with consistent use of smartphones and other technology among older adults, according to a new study from Baylor University.

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7 d. ago N.I.H. Cuts Likely to Curtail Study of Climate Change’s Health Effects

The N.I.H. has indicated that it will stop funding research on the topic. Scientists said that would make it harder to protect people.

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8 d. ago Nvidia discloses that U.S. will limit sales of advanced chips to China after all

NPR reported that the company would be allowed to keep selling chips used for artificial intelligence tools to China. After NPR's reporting, the Trump administration reversed course.

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8 d. ago Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

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1 week ago Creatine may not build more muscle after all, study suggests

The sports supplement creatine may not be effective in building muscle, according to a new study from the University of New South Wales. Researchers and exercise scientists speak about the findings.

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1 week ago Genetic cholesterol eliminated by new drug, reducing heart attack risk, study finds

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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1 week ago Report: Trump, RFK Order NIH to Study 'Regret,' 'Detransition' Among Trans Children, Adults

The Trump administration has ordered scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the dark side of gender transition, according to a directive leaked to two news outlets. The post Report: Trump, RFK Order NIH to Study ‘Regret,’ ‘Detransition’ Among Trans Children, Adults appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Alcohol linked to brain damage for heavy drinkers, study finds

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

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1 week ago White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'

The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transition, including regret. The research comes at a time when the administration has cut hundreds of grants for research into health issues affecting the LGBTQ community.

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2 w. ago This weight loss plan performs better than traditional dieting, study finds

Research at the University of Colorado found that 4:3 intermittent fasting resulted in greater weight loss than daily caloric restriction. Researchers discuss the findings.

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2 w. ago Study reveals exercising every day may not be necessary: 'Better than none'

New research found that concentrating exercise to only a couple days, such as on the weekends, could have the same benefits as distributing fitness throughout the week. Experts react.

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3 w. ago Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests

A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.

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