Category: Science
A Brief History of Donald Trump’s False and Questionable Claims About Health and Science
President Donald Trump on Monday repeatedly urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, claiming that doing so is linked to…
Using behavioural sciences could enhance public health messaging on social media
Simon Williams, consultant, Aleksandra Kuzmanovic, leadership social media manager, Elena Altieri, head of behavioural insights unit World Health Organization, Geneva…
Federal judge orders 500 health science grants at UCLA restored, rebuffing Trump’s suspensions
In summary UCLA and University of California leaders are fighting Trump’s demands for a $1.2 billion settlement over a litany…
Public confidence in U.S. health agencies has decreased, Annenberg Public Policy Center study finds
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The science behind what we eat for breakfast
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Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard
Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year and will do more harm to U.S. residents…
Study: Hair samples may help predict mental health risks in kids
Children with chronic illnesses face extra challenges, and measuring stress through hair samples may help doctors predict which kids are…
Fired US health agency chief says was under RFK Jr ‘pressure’ to ignore science
The ex-chief of the US disease prevention agency told senators Wednesday she was fired for refusing to approve changes to…
Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?
September 16, 2025 4 min read Pets can improve your health—but only if you have a strong relationship with the…
NIH grant cuts throw science into a ‘downward spiral,’ researchers and advocates say
A view of the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland, looking south beyond the Stokes Labs (Building 50)…
