Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Clients no longer just describe their symptoms, they arrive with screenshots of dense articles, AI chatbot information and the phrase ‘I’ve done my research’

The Guardian
Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds

Researchers find ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures

The Guardian
What a ‘post‑antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine | The-14

Antibiotic resistance threatens modern medicine, raising fears of a post-antibiotic era where infections, surgeries and treatments become far more dangerous.

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Brandon Gomez reports: A seismic shift in federal drug policy! The Trump administration moves to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This won't legalize cannabis federally but tears down research barriers and allows businesses to deduct expenses, fundamentally reshaping the industry. Read the full story.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trump-administration-reclassifies-cannabis.html #CannabisReform #DrugPolicy #MedicalResearch
What is the UK Biobank project and what are the privacy concerns around it?

Volunteers’ data has enabled medical breakthroughs, but there are questions over how that data is protected

The Guardian
Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’ – podcast

Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which awards scientists working in maths, physics and life sciences.

The Guardian

NIH FUNDING SLOWDOWN RAISES QUESTIONS ON RESEARCH TRAJECTORY

NIH grant awards have slowed by 24%, impacting medical research and fellowships. Find out how this affects scientists and future healthcare innovation.

#NIHGrants, #MedicalResearch, #ScienceFunding, #ResearchImpact, #GrantSlowdown

https://newsletter.tf/nih-grant-awards-slowdown-medical-research-impact/

NIH Grant Awards Slow Down 24% Affecting Medical Research

NIH grant awards have slowed by 24%, impacting medical research and fellowships. Find out how this affects scientists and future healthcare innovation.

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NIH has seen a 24% drop in major grant types like R01s, meaning fewer fellowships are awarded. This is a significant decrease compared to previous periods.

#NIHGrants, #MedicalResearch, #ScienceFunding, #ResearchImpact, #GrantSlowdown
https://newsletter.tf/nih-grant-awards-slowdown-medical-research-impact/

NIH Grant Awards Slow Down 24% Affecting Medical Research

NIH grant awards have slowed by 24%, impacting medical research and fellowships. Find out how this affects scientists and future healthcare innovation.

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1/ 🚨 The "miracle" Alzheimer’s drugs we’ve been hearing about? A major review suggests they offer shockingly little benefit to patients.
But the real story isn't just a scientific failure—it’s a systemic one. Here is why the "breakthroughs" are stalling. 🧵👇
#Alzheimers #Dementia #Health #MedicalResearch #Science #Healthcare #BigPharma #Neurology #Aging #Medicine