RFK Jr. Says He’ll Follow Trump’s Lead on Abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has been tough to tie down to one stance on abortion. …
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What to Know About the Condition That Affects RFK Jr.’s Voice
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, speaks with a raspy quiver in his voice. That’s because he has …
Self-guided family-based treatment effective for childhood obesity
Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) is a clinically-proven approach to treating children with obesity in which a health care professional works with the family to help children lose weight by …
Study identifies potential gain of function mutation in retinoblastoma
A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Genes & Cancer on January 20, 2025, entitled, “Analysis of pathogenic variants in retinoblastoma reveals a potential gain of …
New AI tool promises faster vaccine development by predicting T cell epitopes
An exciting collaboration between the Ragon Institute and the Jameel Clinic at MIT has achieved a significant milestone in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to aid the development of T …
Adequate nurse staffing linked to lower C-section rates
Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research published in the journal Nursing Outlook. “Our findings highlight how …
Exploring the interaction between cell death and cellular senescence in cancer
Aging cells secrete substances known to promote the growth of cancer cells. The development of drugs that can selectively kill these cells or inhibit the secretion of substances is …
Study shows weather factors affect Salmonella transmission
Climate change is impacting the spread of Salmonella, according to new research from the University of Surrey. This research follows previous work from the team, which found that weather …
Cardiology training in the UK – a JBS position statement
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Fielder Camm from Oxford. They discuss the current state of cardiology post-graduate …
Leaving the W.H.O. Could Hurt Americans on a Range of Health Matters
President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization could have harsh consequences for countries around the world that rely on the agency to achieve …