Sunday, January 18, 2026

Health

3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People

Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions. Source link

No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds

The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Source link

U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments

The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals. Source link

As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight

Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay. Source link

China’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ Thinks Time Is on His Side

He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries. Source link

Trump’s Steep Science Budget Cuts to Be Turned Back by Congress

After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives said they wanted to safeguard and even boost funds for basic research. Source link

Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska

An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome. Source link

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world. Source link

Joel Habener, Whose Research Led to Weight-Loss Drugs, Dies at 88

His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments. Source link

NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days. Source link
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