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Trump’s Budget Cuts NIH by $20 Billion, Sparks Health Concerns

4/18/2025

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A leaked budget from the Trump administration reveals a staggering $20 billion cut to the NIH by 2026, raising concerns about public health funding. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to examine a challenge to the ACA's preventive care coverage. In a separate note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to launch autism studies but is currently without a research team. Additionally, a new study highlights a troubling connection between deer hunting season and a rise in gun-related incidents, including suicides and domestic violence.

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A leaked budget from the Trump administration reveals a staggering $20 billion cut to the NIH by 2026, raising concerns about public health funding. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to examine a challenge to the ACA's preventive care coverage. In a separate note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to launch autism studies but is currently without a research team. Additionally, a new study highlights a troubling connection between deer hunting season and a rise in gun-related incidents, including suicides and domestic violence.