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Trump Cuts $80M Funding, Threatens Vital Health Research

3/17/2025

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  • The Trump administration's shocking decision to cut more than $80 million in funding for a crucial 30-year study on prediabetes and diabetes has sent ripples through the health community. This move also halts federal grants to Columbia University, jeopardizing vital research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, leaving many concerned about the future of these critical health initiatives.