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What doctors want you to know about health information on social media
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Jun 4 • 5:26 PM EDT • Health • 10tv.com
WA doctors were sent for mental health help. It hurt their careers

Two former UW Medicine residents allege in a recent lawsuit that a physicians health program misdiagnosed them and threw their careers off track.

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Jun 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
She thought she slept great. Her Oura ring said otherwise

Regular visits with your primary care doctor remain the standard health recommendation. But wearable tech devices can be an extra tool.

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Jun 4 • 7:11 AM EDT • Technology • usatoday.com
How Americans got hooked on “drive-thru” healthcare

When did getting a prescription start to feel like ordering at McDonald’s?

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Jun 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • vox.com
Opinion | Melinda French Gates: America Needs a Menopause Revolution

Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan.

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Jun 4 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Trump took a hair-loss drug for years. It’s no longer on his medical records.

The president's past doctors said he used Propecia, a drug to stem hair loss. The White House has been pointedly silent on whether he is still taking it — a reflection of the gaps in Trump's recent health reports.

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Jun 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
After hospitals, patients get a turn to bring AI into the doctor’s office

Ambient scribes were the first large-scale application of AI in health care. Now developers are pitching them as diligent note-takers for patients.

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Jun 4 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Sharon Stone knew her marriage was 'over' when husband questioned her getting mastectomy despite massive tumor

Actress Sharon Stone said she knew her marriage was finished when her then-husband was 'furious' with her decision to get a double mastectomy after doctors found tumors in her breasts: 'He was done with me then.'

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Jun 3 • 5:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
ECU psychologists lead, serve and protect military members

Alumni of ECU’s clinical health psychology doctoral program are using their skills to lead, serve and protect the health of our military.

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Jun 3 • 3:24 PM EDT • Health • news.ecu.edu
Caryn Seidman Becker Bought Clear Out Of Bankruptcy. Now She’s A Billionaire.

After conquering airport security checkpoints, Clear’s billionaire CEO Caryn Seidman Becker wants to use your biometrics to unlock doctors’ appointments, baseball games and the rest of your life.

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Jun 3 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS

A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.

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Jun 3 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • whyy.org
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Telehealth Booms As Demand For GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversight

By Lauren Sausser and Maia Rosenfeld and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she ...

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Jun 3 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Former US Army doctor Adam Hamawy will win Democratic House primary in New Jersey, CNN projects

Adam Hamawy, a retired US Army combat surgeon and sharp Israel critic, will win the crowded Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

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Jun 3 • 2:34 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Top 6 worries about healthcare AI among clinicians and patients in 2026

AI is now as much a part of U.S. healthcare as any other technology category in wide use across the sector. However, like no other technology, its role is “being actively shaped, not passively adopted” by clinicians and patients alike.

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Jun 2 • 10:54 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Yankees star Aaron Judge has bone bruise, will meet with doctor Tuesday
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Jun 2 • 9:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PA program launches Doctor of Medical Science degree - News

New degree program aims to advance healthcare leadership in state, region The Physician Assistant program in the College of Pharmacy… More on this post

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Jun 2 • 1:23 PM EDT • Science • news.campbell.edu
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Oregon Health Authority monitors returning MV Hondius passenger after hantavirus outbreak

KATU ABC 2 offers coverage of news, weather, sports and community events for Portland, Oregon and surrounding towns, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Gresham, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Tigard, Tualatin and Garden Home.

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Jun 2 • 1:07 PM EDT • Health • katu.com
‘A rude awakening’: more doctors running for office in rebuke to Trump’s health policies

Medical professionals are entering the political arena as funding cuts, layoffs and RFK Jr’s vaccine skepticism spur them to action

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Jun 2 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline

Doctors nationwide are encountering more children with whooping cough, bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots.

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Jun 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
A Longevity Doctor's Simple Bone Health Tip

Primary care doctor and longevity specialist Amanda Kahn, MD, shares a bone health tip she's implemented into her own life.

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Jun 1 • 6:31 PM EDT • Health • vogue.com
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Doctoral students engage in advocacy

Nearly a dozen doctoral students practiced their research communication skills this spring through legislative opportunities in Washington, D.C.

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Jun 1 • 9:57 AM EDT • Science • news.cornell.edu
Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain oubreak

“Never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration,” Doctors without Borders said in a statement Saturday, calling for more testing and medics on the ground.

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Jun 1 • 7:22 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Report: 1 in 10 Wisconsinites skipped needed health care due to cost

The report, which is conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services every five years, looks at how factors like income, housing and the environment affect health outcomes in the state.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • wpr.org
Kratom drink Feel Free gains popularity despite growing concerns about addiction, health impact and death

Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.

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Jun 1 • 5:46 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone

The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.

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Jun 1 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • whyy.org
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Opinion | More administrators, fewer doctors

Celebrating this job growth hides an expensive administrative bloat

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Jun 1 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
Senior Spotlight: Glacier High School student looks to use science to help others

Knowing she wanted to help others, there was a time when Anitha Ravipati considered pursuing a career as a medical doctor. But applying her science acumen during an internship last summer opened the possibility of assisting through research.

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Jun 1 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • dailyinterlake.com
4 The Record marks the start of Men's Health Month

Host Carlos Flores spoke with doctors from AHN in this week's episode of "4 The Record," focused on Men’s Health Month.

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May 31 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • wtae.com
‘Landmark’ pancreatic cancer drug keeps patients alive for twice as long

The highly anticipated results of a clinical trial for the pill, daraxonrasib, have been released, giving doctors hope for treating the stubbornly lethal disease.

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their work

The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work.

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May 31 • 7:28 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
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Blood pressure monitoring stations at metro Atlanta churches help communities with healthcare gaps

"If you don’t have the opportunity to see a doctor, you can easily walk in here and make sure your blood pressure can stay down.”

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May 30 • 9:10 PM EDT • Health • wsbtv.com
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Trump news at a glance: president in ‘excellent health’, his doctor says after routine medical check

Three-page memo released by White House provides overview of 79-year-old president’s medical checkup– key US politics stories from Saturday, 30 May at a glance

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May 30 • 8:44 PM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
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Trump in ‘excellent health,’ took cognitive test, doctor says

President Donald Trump “remains in excellent health,” according to the White House doctor, after undergoing a physical earlier this week that included a cognitive test.

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May 30 • 4:43 PM EDT • Health • bostonherald.com
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Trump's Doctor Says He's in 'Excellent Health,' Urges Weight Loss

The White House released a report from President Trump’s latest medical visit. Here’s what it says.

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May 30 • 12:18 PM EDT • Health • time.com
White House releases Trump's physical results, says he's in 'excellent health' but almost obese

President Donald Trump's doctor recommended he exercise more and lower the regular aspirin dose that has contributed to his skin bruising.

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May 30 • 11:58 AM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight, exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

The White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s May physical late Friday evening, with his physician recommending he lose weight and exercise more while noting he is in "excellent health."

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May 30 • 11:16 AM EDT • Health • wtae.com
White House releases Trump's physical results, says he's in 'excellent health' but almost obese

The White House doctor recommended increased physical activity and weight loss.

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May 30 • 9:48 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says

President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.

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May 30 • 9:40 AM EDT • Health • fox10phoenix.com
Trump in 'excellent health,' White House physician says after president's physical exam

President Donald Trump is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State," his doctor said.

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May 30 • 9:19 AM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says

The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

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May 30 • 4:20 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Trump Remains in ‘Excellent Physical Health,’ White House Doctor Report Says

The president has gained 14 pounds since his last physical exam in 2025, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella said in the report.

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May 30 • 12:38 AM EDT • Health • wsj.com
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup

While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.

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May 30 • 12:17 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup

While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.

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May 30 • 12:17 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor Says

President Donald Trump “remains in excellent health,” according to the White House doctor, after undergoing a physical earlier this week which included a cognitive test.

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May 29 • 11:52 PM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in "excellent health’

The White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s May physical late Friday evening, sharing a memo from his physician recommending he lose weight and exercise more while noting he is in excellent health.

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May 29 • 11:21 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in "excellent health’

The White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s May physical late Friday evening, sharing a memo from his physician recommending he lose weight and exercise more while noting he is in excellent health.

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May 29 • 11:21 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
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Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds

Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health gaps with Democrats, researchers say

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May 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
How community-based care is helping people control high blood pressure

What if managing high blood pressure didn’t stop at the doctor’s office? In Philly, patients are taking control in their communities – and seeing results with support from @American_Heart, @PennMedicine, @TempleHealth and local organizations.

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • heart.org
Bone Health During Breast Cancer

Some breast cancer treatments lower estrogen and can weaken bones. Find out why and how to keep your bones strong during treatment and beyond.

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May 29 • 12:02 AM EDT • Health • health.clevelandclinic.org
I’m an IVF Doctor. Business Is Booming Because Ob-Gyns Aren’t Doing Their Jobs.

Just last Monday, a woman sat across from me in my office and asked a question I have come to dread. Why had no one told her? She is 33, a therapist, married three years, and she has been to her gynecologist every year since high school. She was also on the brink of perimenopause. She had assumed that when she was ready, her body would be too. No one in two decades of annual visits had ever explained that the most consequential decisions about her capacity to bear children were being made by her ovaries on a calendar she could not see, while her doctor took her blood pressure and refilled her birth control. She is the patient I see several times a month. She is the most preventable tragedy in American medicine. I am board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology. There’s a fertility crisis happening right now in America—and a furious debate about who is to blame. The alleged culprits include housing, smartphones, and capitalism. One group is getting off lightly: ob-gyns. Read [ How Perimenopause Became America’s New Health Scare ](https://www.thefp.com/p/how-perimenopause-became-americas) In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the U.S. fertility rate had fallen to fewer than 1.6 children per woman—the lowest figure in our history—despite a 2025 survey of American Gen-Z women that found that nearly three-quarters intended to become mothers. American women are not opting out of building a family. They are running out of time.

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May 28 • 9:12 PM EDT • Business • thefp.com
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A silent kidney crisis is spreading far faster than experts expected

A sweeping global study found that chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become one of the world's leading causes of death. Often silent in its early stages, the condition is also a major contributor to heart disease and may be even more common than current estimates suggest.

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May 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The doctor will see you now — in a dazzling new office in South Florida

Medical space for higher-end healthcare services is driving a mini-boom in the South Florida real estate market.

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May 28 • 4:54 PM EDT • Health • miamiherald.com
Health worker training program to improve vaccine communication leads to spinout social enterprise

A training initiative to improve UK health workers' vaccine conversations is proving so successful that a University of Bristol-led spinout has been created to continue the important work. Generating ...

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May 28 • 3:40 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
White House has yet to release health results from Trump’s doctor after latest checkup

There’s no constitutional or legal requirement that a president release his medical records, but it’s been a consistent practice for most modern presidents.

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May 28 • 2:57 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Plan for Ebola facility in Kenya draws fierce criticism – from both the CDC and Kenyan doctors

The plan to launch this week a health facility in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus has received widespread criticism – from both Kenyan doctors and US officials working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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May 28 • 2:20 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
ECU Health expands rural residency programs to address eastern NC doctor shortages

ECU Health Medical Center is expanding its rural residency training programs in an effort to strengthen the physician workforce across eastern North Carolina.Th

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May 28 • 12:19 PM EDT • Health • wcti12.com
Garner Health Raises $100 Million to Expand Best-Doctor Ranking

Garner Health, a startup that’s developed a financial incentive for patients to go to high-quality doctors, raised $100 million in a late-stage funding round to expand the company’s reach.

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May 28 • 8:30 AM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for 3% funding target

Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”

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May 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for better conditions

Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”

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A Grip on Sports: One nice thing about the Pac-12's rebuild? The conference now has some schedule certainty long before the first kickoff

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Mid-career physicians report higher burnout rates

Physician burnout is improving, but exclusive AMA data shows years in practice shape how doctors experience stress and recovery.

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Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.

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Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, longtime public servant, has died

Former Gov. Engler described the lawmaker who also was a doctor, Vietnam vet and longtime lecturer at UM as a 'wickedly smart man.'

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Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.

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Death of doctor treating Ebola patients raises fears among Congo health workers

Doctors, relatives and Red Cross volunteers gathered in the eastern Congolese city of Bunia for the burial of a doctor who died after treating Ebola patients, underscoring growing fears among frontline health workers as the outbreak worsens.

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‘Advanced access’ scheduling pleases patients, strengthens PCPs

Primary care providers can significantly improve practice performance as well as patient satisfaction by making one workaday adjustment: leaving some appointment slots open to accommodate walk-ins throughout the day.

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Entertainment Highlights: New show at the Briggs explores science and sex work

Rigel Harris' new show 'Body of Work' explores the moral complexities of scientific inquiry and sex work through the life of a doctoral candidate.

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Amendments to the Code Regulating Health Worker Mobility Were Adopted at the World Health Assembly. Now What?

At the 79th World Health Assembly, Member States adopted landmark amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. But what were these changes, and how can they be operationalised in practice?

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Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of daylight saving time

Dr. Wendy Troxel says permanent daylight saving time is not supported by science and could harm sleep, mental health and safety for millions of Americans.

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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state’s 33 counties with critical gaps in care. Under the expanded Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, […]

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Conduction system pacing after TAVR linked to improved outcomes in new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from nearly 800 patients, focusing on a wide variety of outcomes.

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Keeping your kids in the game: Preventing sports injuries

For minor injuries at home, parents can do RICE therapy--Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. If pain , swelling or limited movement lasts more than a few days, Consumer Reports suggests it may be a good idea to check in with your childs doctor

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Trump will see doctors for a medical exam. What the public finds out is up to him

It will be President Donald Trump's fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term, and comes as he tries to project strength ahead of midterm elections that will test his sway with voters.

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Trump will see doctors for a medical exam. What the public finds out is up to him

It will be President Donald Trump's fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term, and comes as he tries to project strength ahead of midterm elections that will test his sway with voters.

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Breeding Possibilities for Better Crops

Driven by a strong work ethic, Caitlin Kestell, a doctoral student in crop science, pursues genome editing and biotechnology to advance crop improvement and inspire young scientists.

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Trump returns to Walter Reed for third checkup in 13 months

“One doctor said, ‘I’ve never seen anybody get them all right,'” Trump said about his three cognitive tests.

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Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

When President Donald Trump’s doctors release a summary of the physical exam he is scheduled to undergo Tuesday, the document is almost certain to conclude he remains in excellent health, if his previous assessments offer any indication.

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‘The patient is a VIP’: Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s close ties to Mount Sinai Hospital

Epstein’s special treatment from the hospital included doctors being at his beck-and-call, including for house calls, and giving preferential treatment to his friends for medical care and job prospects.

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What To Expect After a Myositis Diagnosis

When you’re diagnosed with myositis, it can be a relief to finally know what’s behind your symptoms. But then what? Here’s what to expect.

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Trump faces his annual physical. Here’s what to know about his health

The president, who turns 80 next month, has faced questions about bruises and how much he sleeps. The White House doctor is about to set the record straight

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Science Learning Center changes name, recognizes Dr Louisa Stark

This past Memorial Day Weekend, the Genetic Science Learning Center formally announced a name change. “For our new name, we needed something that reflected the breadth of our work, extending from genetics and healthcare to all realms of science,” keynote speaker Kagan Breitenbach told the audience.“Second, we wanted a name to reflect our legacy...

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Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling ​with shortages of basic supplies, are now also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads ‌rapidly. Kristy Kilburn reports.

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What is forest bathing? Why it may help your health

Forest bathing may help reduce stress naturally, according to a Mass General Brigham doctor. Here’s what it is and why it matters.

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Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months

President Donald Trump will see his doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26, for his third scheduled health checkup in just over a year.

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R&B singer Chris Brown touts honorary doctorate from private Christian university

R B star Chris Brown is celebrating his honorary doctorate from a royal Dallas-based private Christian institution that lacks national accreditation

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Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response

“There is denial of the disease within the population, with some members wanting to claim the bodies of suspected and/or confirmed cases,” doctor at one hospital said.

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Top Doctor Sounds Alarm Over Serious Health Concern for Trump, 79

President Donald Trump is set to visit the hospital for the third time in 13 months.

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Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling ​with shortages of basic supplies, are now also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads ‌rapidly.

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Ebola Patients Flee in Attacks on Congo Health Facilities, Hobbling Response

By Gradel Muyisa , Fiston Mahamba and Aaron Ross BUNIA, May 25 (Reuters) - Doctors operating on the front lines ⁠of ⁠the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling with ⁠shortages of basic supplies, are now also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus ...

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May 25 • 9:51 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Two new ‘doctors of the reef’ cleaner wrasses identified by museum scientists

Discovery of Goldenrod Cleaner and the Cinnabar Cleaner Wrasses demonstrate that the most watched animals on coral reefs can still surprise researchers.

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New Iowa health insurance cancer screening law will help only 1 in 4 residents

The Patients First Act allows doctors to screen patients for cancer without approval from insurance companies. But the law’s reach is limited.

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Trump medical examination renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears

The US president, 80 on June 14, will soon attend his fourth publicly disclosed doctor’s appointment since his second term began.

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May 24 • 10:21 AM EDT • Health • scmp.com
Trump Doctor Visit Renews Health Scrutiny as 80th Birthday Nears

President Donald Trump’s upcoming medical examination is intensifying health-related scrutiny that has surrounded him ever since his first campaign for the nation’s highest office more than a decade ago.

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Licensing clinical AI like it’s a doctor: 3 medical leaders issue 6-step call

Among other attributes, the change would represent a solid upgrade over current FDA safety guardrails around AI-equipped medical devices. So say three thought leaders who are close watchers of medical ethics and technologies.

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From Kharkiv to the UK’s health service: Ukrainian doctor rebuilds her life – and helps others do the same

On 23 February 2022, in her home city of Kharkiv, Dr Inna Soldatenko finished work, collected her daughter from school, cooked dinner and prepared a lecture for her students. The next morning, she awoke to explosions.

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More than 500 children killed in measles outbreak in Bangladesh

Most cases recorded by doctors among children aged between six months and five years.

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People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmed

Providers said they are encountering patients seeking treatment for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder who are taking GLP-1 drugs.

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Spring sports surge: How to avoid foot and ankle injuries

One warm weekend — and suddenly everyone is back outside running, playing pickleball, or hitting the basketball court. But doctors say jumping into intense activity too quickly can lead to painful injuries that may keep you sidelined for weeks.

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Great OB/GYN care at St. John’s Health hinges on strong doctor-patient partnership

Meet Dr. Natalie Meadows-Eggleston, St. John’s Health’s newest full time OB/GYN. As part of SJH effort to expand access to women’s healthcare in Jackson.

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