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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's decision to cancel more than $1 billion in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was unlawful. The move, disproportionately impacting diversity-related studies, was challenged by states, academic institutions and civil...

Over 340 current and recently terminated U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) employees have publicly protested the Trump administration's deep cuts to the agency's research budget. What Happened: Reuters noted that more than 60 NIH employees signed a letter, accusing NIH leadership — including...

During its first-quarter earnings call on Thursday, 10x Genomics Inc. (NASDAQ:TXG) withdrew its full-year guidance, opting instead to provide quarterly forecasts. What Happened: The company cited policy uncertainty stemming from recent U.S. government budget cuts for academic research as the...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s appointment as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has sparked concerns over funding for the National Institutes of Health. Analysts warn that potential cuts to this funding could lead to increased “uncertainty” in the healthcare sector, potentially...

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a senior role in his incoming administration to advance his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Trading in pharmaceutical stocks is shaky this week and the details are few surrounding a possible appointment. What To Know:...

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. full authority over health, food, and medicine issues if he secures a second term. What Happened: Trump revealed his plans on Sunday, expressing his intent to allow Kennedy to have free reign over health, food, and medicine-...

As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., its use among cancer patients has also increased significantly, particularly for managing symptoms like nausea, pain, anxiety and insomnia. A recent blog entry from Carmen Phillips at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of...

Antivaccine advocate and former independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that he might be appointed by former President Donald Trump to select leaders for key public health agencies, should the former president win a second term. What Happened: Kennedy Jr. disclosed this...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is stepping up efforts to combat the rising tide of methamphetamine addiction by funding a $2.4 million study to explore the potential of psychedelics as a treatment. According to Marijuana Moment, this five-year grant, provided by the National Institute on...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently said it will fund clinical trials to exam the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy in older adults with chronic pain, reported Marijuana Moment. According to NIH's Wednesday notice, it intends to direct $8.4 million toward research on...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is taking a significant step forward in advancing cannabis research by establishing a Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The center will serve as a central hub for researchers to access resources, guidance and support to...

Young men with cannabis use disorder, or excessive dependency on marijuana consumption, are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at...

Ontario Cannabis Store To Resume Deliveries After Cyberattack  The Ontario Cannabis Store was unable to process or deliver cannabis to dispensaries and customers due to a cyberattack on one of its logistic partners, reported CP24. The OCS confirmed Monday that there are no signs that...

National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins plans to step down by the end of the year, the agency announced Tuesday. What Happened: Collins has served three decades at the NIH and has headed it for over 12 years. He is the longest-serving presidentially appointed NIH director. “It...

For Americans, it’s almost time for a coronavirus vaccine booster. That’s according to a Wednesday announcement from White House health officials. Booster shot rollouts will begin the week of Sept. 20 and will be offered to those who got their first vaccine earliest, which is meant...