Medical Research - Page 66

February 11, 2025

Scientists expect major 'medical breakthroughs' despite Trump's cap on NIH research funding

The Trump administration's move to slash overhead costs associated with federally funded research has generated immense backlash, but doctors who spoke to Fox News Digital praised the move, arguing it will help "optimize" how taxpayer dollars are used when it comes to scientific research.

February 11, 2025

Judge blocks Trump order limiting 'indirect' NIH research costs after public outcry

Trump administration directive that sought to reduce overhead costs associated with federally funded research blocked by U.S. District Court judge after 22 state attorneys general sued.

February 11, 2025

Americans battling worst flu season in years

Fox News senior media analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the uptick in flu cases this year and a new study claiming an increasing amounts of microplastics are being found in brain samples.

February 11, 2025

Trump nominees debut new science journal aimed at spurring scientific discourse, increasing transparency

President Donald Trump's nominees to run the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration are part of a group of scientists censored during the COVID-19 pandemic who are introducing new scientific journal focused on spurring scientific debate.

February 10, 2025

Alcohol-related liver transplants on the rise among young adults, doctor says

A medical director of liver transplants in Colorado says he has noticed a worrying rise in the number of young people in their 20s and 30s who need liver transplants related to heavy alcohol use.

February 10, 2025

'What a ripoff!': Trump sparks backlash after cutting billions in overhead costs from NIH research grants

As part of a wider move by the Trump administration to slash wasteful spending, the National Institutes of Health announced that it would be cutting $9 billion in overhead costs associated with federally funded research grants that go to various institutions.

February 8, 2025

Plastic surgery trends take a surprising turn as doctors see more patients 'sizing down'

Plastic surgeons are seeing more patients opting for breast reductions and dissolving facial fillers. They reveal that patients want a more natural, athletic and effortless look.

February 7, 2025

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal muscle atrophy, even restoring the capability to walk.

February 7, 2025

CDC staff told to remove terms like 'non-binary,' 'they/them,' 'pregnant people' from public health material

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to remove words frequently associated with progressive gender ideology from research manuscripts that they intend to publish.

February 7, 2025

Young girl with heart conditions denied being added to transplant list over vaccination status, family says

A mother has spoken out after she said her 12-year-old adopted daughter was denied a spot on the heart transplant list because of her vaccination status.