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Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a nose dive under the Trump administration, a new poll has found. Only 50% of U.S. adults now say they trust health recommendations issued ...
Study identifies genetic cause for rare skin condition, points to new therapeutic option
The research highlights the value of studying rare genetic diseases to uncover fundamental immunological mechanisms.
Michigan unveils statewide resource support hub to strengthen childcare businesses
Michigan announced the release of a new support hub that will connect childcare businesses with essential business resources.
Alabama teacher prep programs outpace nation in science of reading review
The National Council on Teacher Quality graded 20 Alabama teacher prep programs and found that 18 earned an "A" or A-plus for preparing aspiring elementary teachers to teach reading.
Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs
There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists.…
I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
From Soil Health to Business Resilience: Key Takeaways from the World Living Soils Forum 2026
The World Living Soils Forum 2026, held in Arles on 3–4 June, brought together business leaders, financial institutions, policymakers, scientists and agricul...
Freedom Festival WV | live entertainment, food & family fun
VIENNA, WV (WVNS) – Friends of Vienna is presenting the 2026 Freedom Festival this summer. According to the Friends of Vienna website, the 2026 Freedom Festival will take place on Thursday, J…
Florida Chamber rolls out first wave of legislative endorsements
The pro-business group largely backed incumbent Republicans alongside a handful of Democrats.
How to request your VA health records: A step-by-step guide
Understanding how to access health records and navigate the release process helps Veterans manage their care and avoid delays when requesting their information.
Using AI for medical advice; pelvic floor exercises; the hidden dangers of burning incense; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Colin Walsh, MD,Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, was on WTVF News Channel 5‘s “Morningline” show in an interview about whether or not it is safe to use AI for medical advice. Time magazine reporter Stacey Colino interviewed Elisabeth Sebesta, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology, for a story about pelvic floor exercises for issues including menopause, erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence in men. “Each Breath,” published by the American Lung Association, quoted Brian Christman, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, for a story about the hidden dangers of burning incense. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (low vaccination rates lead to more cases of measles, whooping cough and other preventable diseases); ABC News (U.S. measles cases surpass 2,000 for second year in a row); and CIDRAP News (high-dose flu shots cut rates of hospitalization in older adults). Sarah Rohde, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, was quoted in a People magazine story on patient Makalii Andrade, a surfer from Kauai Island who suffered a serious neck injury in 2022 and recently underwent surgery at Vanderbilt Health to begin the final phase of his recovery. James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics, for a piece in Nature about antibodies against a strain of Ebola. SFGATE reporter Gillian Mohney interviewed Xue Zhong, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, for a story about a study of a blood test looking at Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. Matthew Franklin Mart, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Healio story about how inflammation and illness severity is linked to less cognitive resilience after a person has been an ICU patient. The “How We Really Feel” podcast host Sula Windgassen, PhD, interviewed Lindsey C. McKernan, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Urology, for an episode focusing on pelvic and bladder health. The podcast is also available on YouTube and the podcast website. In addition, podcaster Monica Sanford interviewed cardiologist Mark Glazer, MD, for her podcast “The Monica Sanford Show”; the two-part interview is here and here.
The New Republic of Science
The scientific community functions as a republic—with its own governance of rules and norms, internal politics, and relationships with the states and publics that fund it.
Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy
University of Iowa researchers recommend a daily mix of movement and sleep, along with a cap on sedentary time, to lower the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
Rice Business partners with Service to School to expand opportunities for veterans and service members
Rice Business has partnered with Service to School (S2S), a national nonprofit that helps veterans and service members access higher education, adding a new admissions and outreach partner to the school’s growing ecosystem of support for military-affiliated students.
New in the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App: View your benefit overpayment debt details
If you have a benefit overpayment debt related to disability compensation, pension or education benefits, it's now viewable in the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.
The Biggest Problem Facing Small Businesses Right Now Just Hit a 53-Year High
Due to high supply costs and global energy concerns, small business owners aren't expressing optimism about the state of the economy.
Sick of credit card swipe fees? Blame businesses, not the banks.
Customers don’t resent higher prices nearly as much as they resent being nickel and dimed.
CALL UP: How Utah’s Psychiatric Consultation Program Expands Access to Mental Health Care
Utah’s CALL-UP psychiatric consultation program connects providers to mental health specialists, improving access, diagnosis, and treatment statewide.
A majority of voters who changed their political party switched to Republican
Twelve of 23 counties shared data on voter party registration after this year's deadline.
Dexcom RCT suggests CGM benefits for broad diabetes population
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dexcom's CGM trial, udpates from Apple's annual developers' conference, and wearables.
Rapid changes in federal health policy result in uninsured Americans, Baker Institute report shows
A new health policy research brief from the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice is drawing attention to the sweeping pace of health care policy changes implemented during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second administration.
$2 million gene therapy cures require a financing model
“We do not lack cures. We lack the infrastructure to pay for and deliver them,” writes William Padula.
Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and are ...
How living and practicing medicine abroad complicated my beliefs about universal health care systems
“I believe deeply in universal health care. But universal care must also mean universal safety and accountability, not merely universal access.”
BevNET Live: Everwell Health showcases science-backed functional beverage ingredients
Wellness ingredients supplier Everwell Health will be showcasing its “Ingredients for Life” portfolio of functional beverage solutions for caffeine-free energy, concentration, protein, and weight loss at the upcoming BevNET Live event next week in New York City, US (June 10–11). Everwell Health experts will be present at the show, highlighting how the company’s ingredients can help formulators create differentiated beverages that meet growing consumer demand for convenient, multifunctional, and health-focused beverages.
America’s oceans need protection, not politics
Rather than relying solely on the whims of a particular administration, the MARA Act would establish science-based requirements, ensuring clear and consistent guardrails for how aquaculture researc…
America’s oceans need protection, not politics
Rather than relying solely on the whims of a particular administration, the MARA Act would establish science-based requirements, ensuring clear and consistent guardrails for how aquaculture researc…
Utah Medical Board scolded for going rogue with AI criticism
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An update on the Utah pilot that uses a chatbot to renew drug prescriptions, AI scribes for patients, and more.
Medically tailored meals cut costs and health emergencies, study finds
In the US, the first large statewide analysis of Medicaid Massachusetts data reveals that hospital patients with diabetes, heart disease, depression, and other conditions who received home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals experienced significantly fewer health emergencies and lower costs of care than those who did not. At least a dozen US states are rolling out medically tailored meals in pilot projects through the federal-state health insurance program, which serves 71 million citizens who qualify based on income or disability status. Massachusetts is the first to offer this to citizens with diet-related diseases.
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.
The Texas Business Court - A New Forum for Complex Disputes
By Byron F. Egan A key driver behind the DExit movement is Texas’s investment in a specialized forum for complex business disputes. The Texas Business Court represents a significant shift in how commercial litigation is handled in the state.
The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance
“The financial side effects of care have become clinical ones,” writes Darshak Sanghavi.
New Federal Rule Makes Sweeping Changes to Health Insurance Marketplace Regulations
A new rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes a long list of changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplaces that the agency says will lead to more plan choices and lower premiums for consumers.
Perfectionism Among College Students Reaches Record High, Fueling Anxiety
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — College students are under more pressure than ever to be perfect, and such perfectionism is driving rising rates of mental disorders, a new evidence review says. Students became increasingly perfectionistic between 1989 and ...
Explore Science Day at the University of Stuttgart
Plan ahead for Science Day in Stuttgart Germany
High school baseball: Southern Section championship game results and schedule
CIF Southern Section results from championship games on Friday night plus the schedule for Saturday.
Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grant-making process, alarming researchers
The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.
Mental Health Disorders Now No. 1 Cause of Disability Worldwide
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a major new study. Researchers found nearly 1.2 billion people were living with a mental health disorder in 2023 — almost twice as many ...
Study: LA Canine Outbreak Caused By Low Vaccination Rates, Crowded Boarding
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Critical gaps in vaccination and infection control led to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 Los Angeles County dogs in 2021, according to a new study. The outbreak occurred at doggie daycares, where close ...
Women make up 53% of science & technology ranks
In 2025, more than 81.6 million people in the EU aged 15 to 74 were employed in science and technology, a 1.8% increase from 2024 (corresponding to 1.5 million of people) and a rise of 25.3% over the last decade. Of the 81.6 million people, 52.5% were women (42.8 million), working mainly in service activities. Their share increased by 2.3% compared with 2024 and by an impressive 27.9% compared with 2015, corresponding to an absolute increase of more than 9.3 million women in science and technology...
A.J. Anderson Foundation, FSU partner for symposium and golf tournament for rare diseases
Rep. Adam Anderson has been a champion for rare disease research after losing his son to Tay-Sachs in 2019.
High school softball: Southern Section playoff scores and schedule
CIF Southern Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.
The Science of Flavored ENDS: A Response to Bloomberg, Durbin, and the Senate Letter on FDA's Recent Actions
The stakes: half a million American lives every year Cigarette smoking kills roughly 480,000 Americans annually, and nearly 28 million American adults still smoke. Peer-reviewed population modeling estimates that displacing combustion with substantially less harmful nicotine delivery would avert between 1.6 and 6.6 million premature deaths and recover 20.8 to 86.7 million life-years by 2100....
Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of blood pressure monitoring wearables, Stanford asking patients about AI, and more.
Opinion | When local businesses matter most
At a locally owned business, decisions are made right here, by people who know the customers by name and understand that a business is not just a line on a spreadsheet. It’s part of a community.
It’s the end of science as we know it, and I feel fine
“Science itself is inherently resilient — that is, after all, why it’s science,” writes Jonathan Jackson.
How Stanford patients help expose ‘fault lines’ in health AI adoption
Stanford Health Care started asking patients about new AI tools before they are implemented. Here's what patients are telling them.
High school baseball: Southern Section playoff results
CIF Southern Section baseball quarterfinal playoff results from Tuesday.
Worker health and safety should be greater priority for WHO, experts say | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Worker health and safety is not a core priority of the World Health Organization—but it should be, say experts.
$775 billion, $1.2 billion, and $38k
Medicaid cuts stemming from Republicans' 2025 tax law are expected to be even bigger than forecast.
What do early data from Utah's Doctronic AI pilot show?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Early data from a Utah pilot using AI to renew prescriptions, Oura files to go public, and more.
High school softball: Southern Section finals schedule
CIF Southern Section softball playoff schedule, with games set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Budget conference: State prosecutors, public defense lawyers to get pay bumps and more jobs, but there's a huge disparity
State Attorney Offices are teed up for more jobs and bigger raises, creating a recruitment and retention issue for Public Defenders.
Menopause health: Moving beyond hormones with metabolic interventions
While menopause’s major hormonal shifts are universally acknowledged, significant changes in women’s metabolic health at this time are frequently overlooked by traditional health care models. Digital wellness company Carrot’s AI platform Sprints is bridging this care gap with deeply personalized, data-driven lifestyle interventions for metabolism during this transition.
High school softball: Southern Section Saturday playoff scores
CIF Southern Section softball playoff scores from Saturday.
High school softball: City Section playoff scores and updated schedule
CIF City Section softball quarterfinal playoff results from Friday and semifinals schedule on Wednesday.
High school baseball: Southern Section playoff results and updated schedule
CIF Southern Section baseball quarterfinal playoff results from Friday, May 22, and the semifinal schedule.
Budget conference: House offers $200M for local roads, moves toward Senate on jobs, space and housing
But lawmakers still have more to settle before agreeing on a final budget.
Budget conference: House agrees to Senate cost-of-living adjustments for retired ‘special risk’ employees
'The water is boiling; we’ll put the vegetables in shortly.'
From Funnel To Forever: Why Business Schools Must Stop Managing Pipelines & Start Building Communities
The institutions winning the next decade won't be the ones with the biggest applicant pools or the longest alumni rosters.
2026-2027 MBA Application Deadlines At Leading Business Schools
A school-by-school list of when MBA applications are due...along with links to what materials are required
Patients warned of possible exposure at dental clinic in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse
Patients at a dental clinic in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse section may have been exposed to hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV, according to the Philadelphia Health Department
13 Big Lessons You Learn In Business School
Graduating Senior Share The Most Important Takeaways From Four Years of School
5 Science-Backed Superfoods For Gut Health
Strengthen your gut and overall health with these nutrient-dense foods.
The 'unintended consequences' of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions
Jude Odu, a health technology expert and former United Healthcare employee, discusses the dangers of outsourcing medical claims decisions to artificial intelligence.
Why the WakeMed - Atrium Health hospital merger matters
Hospital execs worked in secret on the deal for two years.
Texas is opening up a detransition clinic
Americans exposed to Ebola outbreak, Bill Cassidy's primary defeat, and more health news from Morning Rounds
The Importance of the Arts: An A&E Editor’s Retrospective
As someone who has been with the STAR for three semesters now focusing on Arts and Entertainment, I’ve seen just how important the arts are to our university. They’re a major part of what builds community on campus, with the way that they bring students, artists, and educators together. Whether it’s the Arts department with...
Kyowa Hakko highlights Cognizin citicoline’s science-backed cognitive health benefits
Kyowa Hakko USA is spotlighting citicoline’s benefits for cognitive performance and long-term brain health through multiple complementary mechanisms. The supplier will exhibit its citicoline ingredient Cognizin at this week’s Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) Innovation Day 2026 in Sydney, Australia (May 21). CMA Innovation Day is one of Australia’s annual industry gatherings for the nutraceuticals supply chain, showcasing the latest innovations shaping the market for vitamins, minerals, and supplements in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Budget conference: House withholds support for Senate-backed internet predator investigations
State officials say the technology helps investigators integrate data and automate portions of child exploitation casework.
God, The Science, The Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution
In effect, therefore, this book is a call for a return to the medieval vision of a rational God who created rational creatures equipped to discover the verities of nature. In other words…
High school baseball: City Section playoff results, schedules
City Section high school baseball Saturday playoff results and upcoming schedules.
First Round Of Rural Health Transformation Funds Now Available - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The state’s nearly $200 million award from the federal government for 2026 aims to strengthen rural health systems statewide.
PCOS Gets a New Name in Landmark Women's Health Shift
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A major women’s health condition is getting a new name—and experts say it could change how millions are diagnosed and treated worldwide. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ...
Why big digital health players are missing from Medicare's chronic care experiment
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Why big digital health players skipped Medicare's ACCESS pilot, Isomorphic's big raise, and more.
The largest generational divide in American politics is about Israel
For Jewish communal leaders and philanthropists, a critical question looms: Is Israel’s current unpopularity in the United States a temporary reaction to wartime images, or does it reflect a deeper transformation in American political culture? The most recent Gallup data released...
Medicare halts enrollment of new hospice, home health providers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it will pause the enrollment of new hospice and home health providers.
Is napping a sign of a deeper health problem?
New study finds link between certain sleep patterns and higher mortality in older adults.
New on NAB’s AirTime Podcast: Keeping Sports on Free Broadcast TV
AirTime, the new podcast from NAB, brings you brief advocacy updates each Wednesday. In this week’s episode, we share the latest on the debate in Washington about keeping marquee sports available on free broadcast TV. Recently, reporter Sharyl Attkisson asked President Donald Trump about a range of issues, including whether leagues are “price gouging” by
Sabres beat Canadiens in Game 4 to even series
Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Benson took a pass in the slot from Josh Doan, kicked the puck to his stick and put a backhander past goalie Jakub Dobes at 4:41 of the third. The goal came with Jake Evans off for holding Peyton Krebs.
New Harvard Business School Research Takes Aim At Some Of AI’s Biggest Assumptions
From market research to investor behavior, HBS faculty are testing what generative AI actually changes (and what it doesn’t).
The unexpected road to a master’s in computer science
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students from nursing, psychology, linguistics and other fields are changing careers, expanding their skills and moving into tech through the master’s program in computer science. Students pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science come from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, each with different experiences, goals and interdisciplinary strengths.
Cannabis business license decline stretches past two-year mark
The total number of active cannabis business permits in the U.S. has declined for seven consecutive quarters, new data shows.
How Executives Rank The World’s Best Business Schools In 2026
CEOWorld's Global Business School Ranking harnesses how 250,000 readers view the world's business programs.
How to make the ROI business case for direct tax automation
Discover the ROI of automated direct tax software. Learn how to build a compelling business case with measurable financial benefits and strategic advantages.
Google selects U of A for quantum research group focused on life sciences
The Research Program at the Intersection of Life Sciences & Quantum AI, or REPLIQA, brings together U of A researchers from science and engineering fields to lay a foundation for new biological discoveries.
The connection between periods and mental health
Plans to oust Makary, a looming Supreme Court deadline on mifepristone, and other health news from Morning Rounds
High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section softball pairing were released on Saturday. Here's the division-by-division brackets.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's City Section scores
CIF City Section baseball and softball results from Thursday, May 7.
This New AI Business Degree Teaches What Most Programs Skip
Most of the new AI programs in the market start with the technology. Boston Questrom starts with the business problem instead.
More Consumers on Arkansas Marketplace Shopped Around for Health Plans This Year, Data Show
Among consumers who selected health plans on the Arkansas marketplace for 2026, there was a substantial increase from the previous year in the number of consumers who shopped around for the best deals, data show. We look at the reasons for that increase in the second installment of our blog series examining marketplace enrollment data.
Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a third of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, driven by bullying from both peers and politicians, a new survey has found. About 36% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults seriously ...
Sabres Have Big Challenge With Canadiens' Red-Hot Goalie
The Sabres will need to solve Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes in the second round.
State, federal lawmakers call for ban on endangered marine species capture after 2025 manta ray controversy
'The removal of even one individual — especially a reproductive-age female — can have significant and lasting consequences for population stability and recovery.'