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FDA Ex-Chiefs Slam Trump-Era Cuts, Call for Rebuilding Trust
Former FDA chiefs criticize Trump-era cuts, urging rebuilding of public trust in the agency after significant staff losses.
Census Changes Threaten to Distort U.S. Health Data
Proposed 2030 U.S. census changes may artificially inflate mortality and morbidity rates by reducing the counted population.
Americans Trust Science More Than Most Countries, Survey Finds
A new global survey finds 52% of Americans trust science 'a lot', significantly higher than the global average of 26%, revealing strong…
U.S. Census Changes Pose Serious Threat to Public Health” “U.S.
Proposed U.S. Census changes may seriously threaten public health by impacting health research and federal programs.
ER Visits by Immigrants Drop After ICE Raids
Immigrant ER visits declined significantly after increased ICE raids, according to a new JAMA study analyzing data from Los Angeles emergency departments.
Energy drinks pose threat to young people
Energy drinks pose threat to young people due to excessive caffeine consumption, leading to acute illness and death.
Unannounced Drills Reveal Gaps in Flu Response
A study of three jurisdictions found that unannounced drills using professional actors posing as patients exposed gaps in how healthcare facilities.
Photon Radiation Shows Better Survival Than Protons
Photon radiation improves survival compared with proton therapy for locally advanced liver cancer, according to the NRG-GI003 multicenter trial.
New device treats Meibomian gland dysfunction
Meibomian gland dysfunction treatment may be improved with new device Meiboleyes, designed to address drawbacks of existing tools.
Study Reveals Observation Position Affects LIPCOF Grading in Dry Eye
Observation position impacts LIPCOF grading in dry eye assessments, affecting clinical consistency and research comparability.