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A person breathes inside the Gesundheit II, a machine that allows scientists to study the behavior of pathogens when they're exhaled. Research like this is at risk amid the Trump administration's proposed funding cuts.

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  • Health

Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.

February 24, 2025
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By:
  • Rob Stein
A protest at the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 5. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress)

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  • Mental Health

Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

February 24, 2025
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By:
  • Katia Riddle
People who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing.

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  • Health

A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

What would happen if you blocked the internet from your cellphone for two weeks? A bunch of millennial researchers wanted to answer that question. Here's what they found.

February 24, 2025
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
In early February, the signage was removed from the  headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development in Washington, D.C. — one of many actions targeting the foreign aid agency since Donald Trump was inaugurated.

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  • Global Health

Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs

The decision comes in the wake of a judge's ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees in roles deemed critical.

February 24, 2025
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By:
  • Fatma Tanis and
  • Melody Schreiber

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  • Health

For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'

The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.

February 23, 2025
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By:
  • Marc Silver
Nicole Barracliff at Mercy Housing and Shelter in Hartford acts as the "hub" directing incoming individuals to the people and resources that can most help them in the current moment.

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  • Health

Burnout is a problem for caseworkers serving unhoused people

People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work.

February 22, 2025
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By:
  • Abigail Brone
Funding is stalled for National Institutes of Health research grants.

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  • Health

NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds

The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.

February 22, 2025
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  • Rob Stein
Take your cooldown as seriously as you take your workout. One study showed that those who spent 20 minutes foam rolling after a workout and then again a few days later had better performance and less pain than those who skipped it. Make sure to replenish yourself with protein — and carb-rich snacks.<br>

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  • Health

Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.

February 22, 2025
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By:
  • Margaret Cirino
Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.

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  • News

Luigi Mangione's lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Ventre
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said in an ethics filing that he will cut ties with several companies and divest a range of stocks.

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  • Health

Ethics letters for Trump's picks to lead Medicare and NIH show they'll divest stock

Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will sell shares in Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, NIH nominee, will shed stock in Walmart and Nvidia.

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Sydney Lupkin and
  • Rob Stein
Dr. Roy Benaroch, a Roswell pediatrician, said communities where vaccine rates have fallen are more vulnerable to measles. (Courtesy of Dr. Roy Benaroch)

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  • Health

‘What should I look out for?’ Pediatrician shares insights on measles and its metro Atlanta impact

Weeks into 2025, measles cases have been reported in communities across the United States, from Georgia to Alaska to New York.  Dr. Roy Benaroch, a Roswell pediatrician and an Emory University adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics, spoke out about how the outbreak has affected his practice.

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Allen Siegler
The logo for the Alzheimer's Music Festival

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  • Health

Alzheimer's music festival raises money for seniors who need medical equipment

Proceeds from the show Saturday Feb. 22 at Smith's Olde Bar will support the Cherokee County nonprofit Stand Up For Seniors.  

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
 Gov. Brian Kemp announces changes to Georgia Pathways during the first week of the 2025 legislative session. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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  • Health

Georgia publicly touts its Medicaid experiment as a success. Numbers tell a different story

Only 6,500 participants have enrolled in a program that has cost taxpayers more than $86 million.

February 21, 2025
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  • Margaret Coker ,
  • The Current ,
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Measles spreads easily. It's one of the world's most contagious diseases.

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  • Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.

February 21, 2025
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  • Maria Godoy
A CDC panel that makes vaccine recommendations was scheduled to meet in late February.

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  • Health

First CDC vaccine meeting under Trump administration is postponed

The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.

February 20, 2025
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  • Will Stone
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