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Dolly’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health highlighted; reading test results before your doctor has a chance; staying healthy this fall; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Dolly Parton’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health was mentioned in many of her obituaries. A sampling: The New York Times, the BBC, NPR, NBC News, The Guardian, and Scripps News. Vanderbilt Health News posted a tribute to her, as well, and Mark Denison, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and former director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, spoke to NewsNation for a story about her impact on his research. Everyday Health interviewed Trent Rosenbloom, MD, MPH, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, for a story about a new JAMA study that found two-thirds of patients read test results before connecting with a doctor. Comprehension of test results varied: 6.6 percent said they had a poor understanding, 26.8 percent understood the results fairly well, 31.7 percent understood them well, and 34.9 percent understood the results very well. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (cyclosporiasis cases now in 47 states); “The Naked Scientists” podcast (salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds); Medscape (the lighter-than-usual just-completed Australian flu season); and People (how to stay healthy this fall). Scripps News interviewed Jessica Young, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, about Vanderbilt researchers launching a study to determine if GLP-1 drugs can help people with opioid use disorder. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Kashish Goel, MBBS, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Transcatheter Heart Valve Interventions, for a story about patient Dixie Watt and her minimally invasive valve replacement with the M3 device, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved transseptal transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Fogarty International Center writer/editor Susan Scutti interviewed John Koethe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, for a profile article for their newsletter, Global Health Matters. The article presents him as an example of a Fogarty Fellow success story and focus on his past and present research, including the HIV/AIDS research he conducted for his Fogarty project at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia in 2008 and 2009.
First in Utah: Intermountain Health Brings Innovative MRI Technology to Intermountain Medical Center to Enhance Care for Cancer and Heart Patients
Intermountain Medical Center in Murray is the first hospital in Utah – and only the second in the United States – to use an advanced MRI imaging system currently available to help support doctors improve diagnosis for heart and cancer patients.GE HealthCare’s SIGNA Sprint Elite MRI is an innovative imaging system that utilizes advanced tec...
You don’t have to agree with AOC’s politics to support the public conversation she started for American women
Her politics may divide Americans, but the doctors argue the fertility conversation she started shouldn’t.
Like Lindsay Clancy, I begged for help. Doctors didn't listen.
Like Lindsay Clancy, I knew something was wrong, but my words weren't enough to receive the health care I so desperately needed.
I studied Reddit forums on menopause — and found what doctors are missing
“The menopause symptoms women are discussing online should become the questions researchers ask next,” writes researcher Yulin Hswen.
UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degree to address healthcare workforce needs in Texas
Students in the new Health Sciences program will be able to choose from six specialized tracks aligned with pre-professional pathways.
School Phone Bans Are Increasing Across America—Here’s What The Science Says On Their Effects On Mental Health
More states are adopting cellphone bans in schools. A doctor breaks down the science on how these interventions can affect a child's mental health.
School Phone Bans Are Increasing Across America—Here’s What The Science Says On Their Effects On Mental Health
More states are adopting cellphone bans in schools. A doctor breaks down the science on how these interventions can affect a child's mental health.
From Veteran to Legal Advocate: A Monarch Public Health Alumna Working Toward Change
When Melissa Feliciano (B.S.P.H. ’24) left the U.S. Navy in 2021, she thought her future was mapped out. She would become a doctor, work in medicine and help patients one-on-one. But, somewhere between studying public health, working as a medical assistant and volunteering, her vision for creating change grew much larger.
Doctors win big at medical arbitration. Will your insurance bill soar?
Arbitration has protected consumers from medical billing disputes. But experts warn consumers could pay with higher health insurance premiums,
Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay
Stephanie Halver’s doctor recommended she get a breast MRI, partly because of her family’s cancer history. Her insurer approved the scan, but unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.
Interventional radiologists see largest year-over-year pay gain among physicians: Doximity
IR specialists saw their average annual compensation leap 10.8%, up to $634,658 in 2025, according to the online professional network for doctors.
Backing science’s unsung heroes
Leah Speser recently created a nearly $300,000 endowment at Fred Hutch to support postdoctoral researchers at Fred Hutch. This idea to support the people who “form the next generation of science” was already part of her legacy plans, but with uncertainties in the federal funding landscape, she felt a sense of urgency to act.
GLP-1 Benefits Beyond Weight Loss: Heart Health, Lower Cancer Risk And More
Doctors say GLP-1 drugs seem to have “profound benefits” beyond weight loss and diabetes. Some wonder whether they can help people live longer, but stress need for more research.
From Diagnoses to Treatments, Why Americans Use AI Chatbots for Health
Americans use chatbots for a host of health-related reasons, from helping make diagnoses on their own to learning more about information they may have gotten from a doctor. Nearly all chatbot health users find this AI information helpful.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk
Older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years in a study of more than 500,000 people. Researchers estimate the difference could amount to roughly one dementia case prevented for every 17 people vaccinated.
Paraguayan doctors launch a five-day national strike amid a collapsed health system
Paraguayan doctors started a five-day national strike on Monday to demand better working conditions, pay adjustments, and more medical supplies amid a worsening health crisis in the South American country, where seven out of ten people rely on public healthcare.
El Paso provider raises awareness for pelvic floor health, urges patients to talk
An El Paso health care leader is urging people to talk with their doctors about pelvic floor dysfunction this month, saying many patients live with symptoms for years without realizing the condition is treatable.
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe
There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Research Fellowships in Space Science 2027: applications now open!
ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to carry out innovative research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology at our establishments across Europe. Within this programme are the Research Fellowships in Space Science, which open for applications once per year – and now is the time to apply for the 2027 selection!
Health plans will cost more in 2027, for employers and workers
Insurance broker Aon says employer-sponsored plans are poised to increase 9.5% next year, to average more than $19,000 per worker.
Doctors at corporate practices report struggles with burnout, broken equipment and delayed care
A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients.
I’m a retired doctor. Volunteering at a community clinic gave me an entirely new medical education
“It was only after retiring from mainstream medicine when I fully comprehended the callous limitations of our health care system,” writes Benjamin I. Lee.
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Fact Checking Dr. Oz And Byron Donalds On Vaccines: What The Science Actually Says
A doctor fact checks Dr. Oz and Rep. Byron Donalds claims on vaccines and measles during their recent CBS appearances on "Face The Nation"
Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association donated $1.5 million to Asclepius PAC and Patients First PAC, one of the largest political contributions this year.
San Diego woman, 41, has arms and legs amputated after routine checkup went horribly wrong
The Spring Valley woman had gone for a routine heart checkup in May this year when doctors found that she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection.
Bret Michaels cancels remaining 2026 tour dates hours after 'comeback' performance due to health scare
Bret Michaels' doctors pulled him off the road for months of recovery after recent surgeries, canceling all of his remaining 2026 tour dates.
NYITCOM at A-State Welcomes 11th Class
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) welcomed 121 new future doctors to Northeast Arkansas in August as the medical school...
NYITCOM at A-State Welcomes 11th Class
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) welcomed 121 new future doctors to Northeast Arkansas in August as the medical school...
15K views · 249 reactions | President Donald Trump has faced scrutiny...
President Donald Trump has faced scrutiny for bruising on his hands, swelling in his ankles and apparent drowsiness, among other questions about his health. Some doctors say they’re worried about...
Could a 'sacred moment’ with your doctor improve your health care?
Researchers say those seemingly small interactions may be more meaningful than you think.
Trump has long wanted to lose 15 pounds. Physicians wish he would.
Doctors say it’s worrying that the president has, according to his statements and those of aides, gained about 20 pounds since his campaign.
Trump has long wanted to lose 15 pounds. Physicians wish he would.
Doctors say it’s worrying that the president has, according to his statements and those of aides, gained about 20 pounds since his campaign.
Are You In Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms, and What to Ask Your Doctor
Many women are still confused about perimenopause. An expert shares how to recognize and manage symptoms and when to talk with your doctor.
In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer
Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
New Madras doctors at St. Charles, Mosaic Community Health, Warm Springs
This month three new residents have joined the Central Oregon medical community to provide family medicine care for patients in the area over the next two years. The Three Sisters […]
As a doctor, I'm fighting in Congress to lower health costs
My time in the U.S. House has been marked by work to make healthcare more affordable, writes Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
Rock legend pulled off of tour by doctors, paramedics: ‘Slow recovery ahead’
The singer returned to the stage on Friday and announced on Saturday that he will be out of action for months.
Doctors come out against Big 12 Monster Energy sponsorship
The sponsorship deal the Big 12 signed with Monster Energy has been met with resistance since it was first unveiled. First, there’s the idea that an entire college sports conference could sell its name, image, and likeness. Second, there’s the fact that at $20 million per year, the entire conference signed over those rights for…
‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Mychal Threets Shares Health Update After ‘5-Day Psychiatric Hold,’ Says Doctors ‘Saved My Life’
Mychal Threets revealed in a video on Threads on Aug. 22 that he was hospitalized for five days on a ‘psychiatric hold’ and thanked medical staff for saving his life.
Your Doctor’s Office Might Soon Start Charging an Unexpected Fee
Some physicians say it's a positive thing. Would you pony up?
Lindsay Clancy trial: Fragmented mental health system under scrutiny
When patients move among doctors, therapists, hospitals, and medications, no one may be responsible for seeing the whole picture.
More than 500 applicants seek share of Louisiana rural health millions
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square More than 500 applicants are seeking a share of Louisiana’s new federal rural health funding, but not every request will be approved as they […]
Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air
Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”
Spin Doctors headline SIU’s biggest Homecoming celebration
CARBONDALE — One of Southern Illinois' most anticipated traditions is back.
Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
Missouri’s oldest business association is the state’s newest big political donor.On Aug. 14, the Missouri State Medical Association split $1.5 million between t
'Got to play the game': Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association is the state’s newest big political donor after contributing $1.5 million to fund two new PACs.
4 Doctor-Approved Exercises To Manage Cortisol Levels
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Dr. Natalie Azar, rheumatologist and NBC News medical contributor, shares common myths about the stress hormone and how to keep it in check.
4 Doctor-Approved Exercises To Manage Cortisol Levels
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Dr. Natalie Azar, rheumatologist and NBC News medical contributor, shares common myths about the stress hormone and how to keep it in check.
One type of pregnancy-related high blood pressure is becoming more common. A doctor explains
Gestational hypertension, a form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, has become substantially more common in the United States, according to a new report.
Immigration policies put stress on the health care of immigrants; new study finds their doctors feel it too.
Despite the challenges, physicians and health systems adapted to support patients and staff, which has helped .
'It's a bit odd at first': The robot helping with NHS health checks
A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.
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NRF wants true health care reform that makes coverage more accessible by making it more affordable.
‘I need a bandage’: A quick look at everything University Health Services offers
Going to college marks many firsts for a lot of college students—including going to the doctor or trying to schedule an appointment on their own for the first time. Luckily, University Health Services at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga provides medical care for UTC students and helps make the healthcare process as smooth as possible.
Best Way To Reduce Heart Disease Risk Is Getting This 1 Health Factor Under Control, Doctor Says
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor reveals “the most important modifiable risk factor for heart disease” and how to get it to a healthy level if it’s too high.
Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes
A breast surgical oncologist shares five everyday strategies to reduce cancer risk, including how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could play a role.
Vaping could lead to health harm in children and young people, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of President Donald Trump's second-term health initiatives.
Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe changed sports and medicine
Commentary: As time passed and Tommy John became further removed from a marvelous 26-year Major League Baseball pitching career that saw him win nearly 300 games, people often would come up to him and thank him for devising the revolutionary elbow surgery that has saved thousands of athletic careers. John would thank them and politely correct them, pointing out that he was the patient, not the doctor.
Cuba has plenty of doctors. So why is its healthcare system collapsing?
The crisis reveals a forgotten variable in the health equation: energy.
Doctors argue their role in the age of AI
Humans must remain in the loop, the AMA maintains.
In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician
When was the last time you went to the doctor?Not necessarily for something big, not for a broken finger or the flu. Just a checkup. A regular annual visit to make sure everything is ok with your health.For about a third of Americans, it’s probably been too long. In 2024, more than 100 million people did not have a regular primary doctor at all, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers.The outlook is particularly bleak for young people. More than a quarter of people aged 18 to 29 polled in a national survey this summer said they didn’t have a primary care doctor. And over half of them who did have a doctor said they skipped or didn’t schedule an annual wellness check up in the past year.But the blame shouldn’t fall solely on the patients. Primary care doctors are getting squeezed by the current healthcare system. There’s a growing shortage of primary care physicians. That can mean wait times of months just to get an appointment.For today’s installment of our series, “In Good Health,” we’re unpacking the state of primary care—and what to do if you don’t have access to it.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Can the existence of an afterlife be proven? The scientists looking for God
There are doctors, neuroscientists and physicists who believe science can prove life after death, although for most this remains a matter of faith rather than laboratory work
Loneliness Is A Health Crisis, But Doctors Alone Can't Cure It, Analysis Argues
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness is contributing to illness, but it’s a fool’s errand to expect doctors alone to cure this particular ailment, a new study says. Social isolation — whether it be from loss, health problems or other factors that ...
In Good Health: Finding a primary care physician
In 2024, more than 100 million people did not have a regular primary doctor at all.
Try This Doctor-Approved Walking Routine to Preserve Bone Health in Mid-Life
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, an orthopedic surgeon breaks down how interval walking training can help protect bone density and boost heart health.
Mississippi weighs three-year short-term health plan as coverage drops
One-year short-term plans are already available. The state is working on a three-year option through an online portal where people could compare doctors, drugs and provider networks.
Doctors Worry Grant Changes Will Derail Biomedical Science
Proposed OMB grant review changes could shift science funding from peer-reviewed to subject to political whims, impacting drug development and patient care.
Woman's Doctor: Why are women more prone to sports injuries?
In this Woman's Doctor segment, what's behind the several factors that may make women more prone to sports injuries than men?
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
Dolly Parton provides health update after skipping Dollywood ride opening
The 80-year-old star sent a video to Dollywood fans after her doctor told her not to travel for the ride opening.
What happened to Dolly Parton? Singer shares update after missing Dollywood event
Dolly Parton appeared in a prerecorded video at the opening of Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition, explaining that her doctor urged her to stay home.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion reeals Siege of Castle Doom DLC
Today, Dotemu and Tribute Games unveiled brand new Siege of Casstle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The first piece of art can be found above. The DLC will feature a brand new game mode along with two new playable characters. Unsurprisingly, the infamous Doctor Doom will be central to that mode. With the Avengers: Doomsday movie coming up, it...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doctor Doom DLC Arrives this Fall
The Siege of Castle Doom includes a brand-new game mode
Stunned by a glowing green light: what happened when the ground lit up at night? - Futura-Sciences
The Aurora Hunter of Alaska Vincent Ledvina is a doctoral student in space physics, but don’t be fooled by the academic credentials—he’s also a social media star. Ledvina scours the Alaskan skies night after night, always on the lookout for the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights, and he regularly...
Insurer reviews get an automation boost
The federal government's effort to modernize prior authorization is beginning to show up in the software doctors use.
Healthcare Providers Hit With New Accessibility Requirements
A pair of federal rules are imposing first-ever requirements designed to ensure that people with disabilities are better served when they visit the doctor.
Gen Z is eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but be warned: Chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers
Health care workers report burnout and lower job satisfaction. So Gen Z's safest bet might just be behind a counter, not a stethoscope, research suggests.
Science & Medicine: San Antonio's fungus lab is on the front line of a growing drug-resistance crisis
When doctors can't identify a fungal infection, they often turn to UT Health San Antonio's Fungus Testing Laboratory, which has discovered more than 60 new species since 2013. The lab is now racing to fight drug-resistant fungi while helping bring new antifungal treatments to market.
Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.
With measles cases on the rise, doctors stress childhood vaccination
As nationwide measles cases climb to the highest levels seen in 35 years, Lucas County medical practitioners are raising the importance of vaccinating ...
Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event
Dolly Parton appeared virtually at Dollywood's new roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor grounded her travel over dizziness and dehydration.
A doctor shares 4 bare minimum food rules to boost healthspan
Making small changes to your diet can make a big impact on your health, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel said.
Additional charges filed against former UF Health doctor found dead in Alachua County Jail
A former UF Health doctor facing child pornography charges was found dead inside the Alachua County Jail on Aug. 13, as investigators were pursuing additional charges against him.
Mike Beltran sues political group over doctored campaign image
Former State Rep. Mike Beltran sued a political action committee that he says forged an image of him that did not depict reality, and that it failed to disclose it was built with AI — as required under Florida law.
Measles case confirmed in western Kentucky, health officials suspect outbreak
Officials confirmed at least one unvaccinated person in western Kentucky's Christian County contracted measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease. Officials warn of several unconfirmed cases in the area too.
People are injecting fat from dead bodies. It’s called ‘zombie filler’
People are injecting fat from corpses and calling it "zombie filler." Doctors say the GLP-1 boom is driving the trend.
Health advocacy group sues AMA to make billing codes public
PatientRightsAdvocate.org is challenging the doctor’s association’s copyright of the current procedural terminology, or CPT, system. Use of the codes is required by law, and that means they should be freely available, per the suit.
Make policy based on science, not on RFK Jr. ’s lifestyle choices
Kennedy is neither a doctor nor a medical researcher, and his personal practices should not guide federal policies.
Top Doctor Sounds the Alarm About Trump’s ‘Most Extraordinary’ Health Issue
Among the litany of issues, this is the most concerning, according to Dr. Jonathan Reiner.
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Doctors and nurses describe rise in fall injuries and other heat-related problems on top of stifling working conditions
Exploring how discretionary time impacts health | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Time may be money, but is time health? That’s what doctoral candidate Laura Chen is trying to find out.
UF Health doctor, professor facing child porn charges found dead in jail
A UF Health doctor charged in July with child porn possession was found dead at the Alachua County Jail on Aug. 13. Cause of death not yet determined.
UF Health doctor dies in custody at Alachua County Jail
Incident occurs Thursday morning.
New Executive Order Undermines Child Health
On August 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making major changes to federal vaccine policy. Among several other actions, this order would make major revisions to the childhood vaccination schedule, direct care providers to administer monovalent vaccines as soon as they are available (starting with splitting up the MMR (measles, mumps, […]