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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford physician and economist, as his nominee for the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  Bhattacharya, a critic of …

The first NIH-funded clinical trial has confirmed that service dogs significantly improve the lives of veterans with PTSD.  Conducted by the University of Arizona in partnership with K9s For Warriors, …

The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2025 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday, demonstrating a clear Republican initiative to cut federal spending and …

There are numerous problems with most government agencies, but one of the most dangerous ones is regulatory capture. That’s when agencies that oversee or regulate industries are captured by the …

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that a simple, widely available supplement could help Americans live longer and stay healthier as they age.  Researchers have found that …

A new report reveals that nearly 90% of American adults aren’t making it through the night without waking up—a troubling sign as sleep problems continue to affect millions across the …

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate approximately 10,000 jobs and merge numerous divisions within the agency. The …

For older adults worried about memory loss, new research offers a hopeful message: even five minutes of physical activity a day might help protect the brain. A study from Johns …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched “Operation Stork Speed,” a new initiative to review infant formula ingredients and strengthen safety measures. Announced on Tuesday, the effort aims to …

A new study suggests that lifting weights and bodyweight exercises could be the key to better sleep for older adults.  Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand analyzed data from over …