Health Policy

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Security guards escorting five researchers out of a crowded American Diabetes Association conference hall during a session.

Researchers Removed From 2026 Diabetes Conference Amid Controversy

Northwestern associate professor Justin Ryder was among five professionals escorted out of the American Diabetes Association's 2026 annual scientific conference.

David Grossman·June 12, 2026

Scientist in a futuristic lab analyzing a GLP-1 drug vial with holographic displays showing molecular structures and patient data.

Cosmos & Space

Medicare offers $50 monthly GLP-1 access amid obesity drug competition

Starting July 1, 2026, eligible Medicare beneficiaries will pay just $50 a month for certain GLP-1 obesity drugs.

Marcus Cole·June 8, 2026

Scientists in a modern lab looking towards a bright future, with NIH symbol and medical research data in the background.

Health & Medicine

House panel proposes 10% NIH raise for 2027

A House spending panel has proposed a $5 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health by fiscal year 2027, potentially reshaping medical research funding.

Aram Sarkisian·June 5, 2026

Bacteriophages, microscopic viruses, actively targeting and neutralizing harmful bacteria in a symbolic representation of phage therapy's potential against antimicrobial resistance.

Health & Medicine

Phage therapy adoption hurdles: Regulatory and clinical challenges.

By 2050, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is projected to cause 10 million deaths worldwide annually.

Marcus Cole·June 4, 2026

Silhouettes of officials departing the NIH building under a stormy sky, symbolizing leadership instability and a critical juncture for public health.

Health & Medicine

NIH Leadership Instability Forces Top Officials to Resign or Relocate

Eight of the top 10 officials at the U.

Marcus Cole·May 20, 2026