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Reports say the White House is drafting an executive order to move NIH grant approvals to an external board, giving political appointees more power to veto awards seen as misaligned with Trump's agenda. NIH and HHS officials respond that no funds would be rescinded and stress rigorous biomedical research.
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Two key senators, Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Patty Murray, reject a Trump administration proposal that would give the White House control over NIH grant funding. Murray warns a political appointee could block cancer research for no scientific reason, while Collins calls politicizing grantmaking contrary to congressional intent.
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A CBS News segment highlights allegations that betting apps fuel addictive behavior and may target vulnerable gamblers, citing a New York Times data journalist's interviews with former DraftKings employees. It presents the claims as concerning but does not include platform response.
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NYU Langone agreed to end transgender medical care for minors and pay $8.5 million to settle a DOJ investigation, becoming the latest hospital system to strike such a deal. The agreement spares NYU Langone from turning over medical records but shuts down its program, drawing criticism from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and praise from DOJ officials.
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Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, died at 45, his family announced. The article recounts his stage four cancer diagnosis and tributes from family and bandmates.
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A 57-year-old woman's severe aortic stenosis was repeatedly misdiagnosed as a virus, post-viral syndrome, or depression after six GP visits, until a stethoscope exam found a heart murmur. The article uses her case to warn that this dangerous heart valve condition is too often missed in women, delaying life-saving treatment.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug and discussed his diabetes and personal health journey. The article also notes his potential 2028 presidential ambitions, Trump's past insults about his weight, and his stated focus on serving as governor.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discussed his two-year GLP-1 use, 80-pound weight loss, and diabetes diagnosis in an interview. He deflected a question about a 2028 presidential run while promoting Illinois' decision to cover GLP-1s for state employees.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago and lost 80 pounds after starting a GLP-1 medication, saying he is no longer on insulin. He discussed his health transformation, Illinois’ coverage of GLP-1 medications, and sidestepped questions about a 2028 presidential run.
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A woman went into labor while stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic near Golden Gate Park and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. A passing doula helped the couple after first responders were also delayed by congestion and arrived on foot. The mother and child were transported to a hospital in good condition.
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An independent review head says accusations that today's young people are a 'snowflake generation' are wrong, citing a real rise in mental distress. Young mental health ambassadors support the findings and call for more mental health support, after the review followed a health secretary's claim about over-diagnosis.
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The article reports on Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors facing financial and medical burdens as they continue healing and advocating for accountability. It highlights a Democratic-backed restitution fund proposal and details survivors' lost income, uninsured care, and expensive treatment costs.