Research

Kennedy to Defend H.H.S. Overhaul as Democrats Denounce ‘War on Science’

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before lawmakers for the first time as health secretary on Wednesday, where he will also confront calls from a key Republican to reassure Americans about his agenda.

Trump Has Called for More Babies but Dismissed Fertility Experts

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The research team studying how to improve I.V.F. was a casualty of cutbacks at federal health agencies.

Trump Executive Order Restricts ‘Gain of Function’ Research on Pathogens

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Scientists have long debated the merits and risks of tinkering with viruses and bacteria, which the president claims caused the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health

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More than $800 million in N.I.H. grants canceled as of early May — nearly half of those terminated to date — covered the health of sexual and gender minority groups, The Times found.

Trump Budget Cuts Funding for Chronic Disease Prevention

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Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.

Citing N.I.H. Cuts, a Top Science Journal Stops Accepting Submissions

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With federal support, Environmental Health Perspectives has long published peer-reviewed studies without fees to readers or scientists.

F.D.A. Scientists Are Reinstated at Agency Food Safety Labs

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After 20 percent of the agency’s work force was cut, federal health officials have decided to bring back some experts and review firings to fill gaps in critical roles.