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U.S. metro areas are experiencing renewed population growth, primarily driven by immigration, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

February 26, 2025
Human Health
Human Health

The Trump administration's decision to cap indirect costs on National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants at 15% threatens funding for universities...

February 11, 2025
Human Health
Human Health

A new study shows that microplastics can travel through the brains of mice and block blood vessels, mimicking blood clots and reducing motor function.

February 6, 2025
Human Health
Human Health

A Trump administration executive order freezing all foreign aid has led to the abrupt shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.-funded clinical trials worldwide, leaving thousands of participants...

November 19, 2024
Human Health
Human Health

Nobel Laureate James Heckman highlights the high return on early childhood investments, estimating up to $17 for every $1 spent. Yet, 350 million children globally lack access to

November 13, 2024
Human Health
Human Health

Betsy McCaughey outlines a five-point health policy agenda for President-elect Donald Trump. Key items include promoting healthy eating to combat chronic diseases, addressing inef

November 3, 2024
Human Health
Human Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., if given influence over health policy under a Trump administration, could advance certain bipartisan health reforms. His ideas, such as capping drug prices,

September 17, 2024
Human Health
Human Health

A new report by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) highlights how the fossil fuel industry disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, Latine

This article discusses the challenges faced by healthcare innovators focused on reducing racial health disparities, highlighting the potential impact of external distractions. Mas

Independent grocery stores in food deserts face significant challenges in staying open despite government support.

Farmworkers in the U.S., who are critical to the nation's food supply, are increasingly experiencing hunger due to rising food costs and the impacts of climate change.

A significant legal battle is unfolding as thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers, alleging that these products significantly