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The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.

Health Jun 16

Researchers warn U.S. is on the ‘precipice’ of brain drain as Trump cuts federal grants

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding and hiring freezes at colleges and universities come at a crucial time, destabilizing the nation's research infrastructure and prompting many scientists to continue their work abroad if its future remains uncertain in the…

Education May 28

Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say

In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation's students and educators say they fear for the future of public education.

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Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the latest U.S. changes

The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.

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Poll: Harris boosts confidence that Democrats could win the 2024 election

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Nation Jul 29

Olympian Apolo Ohno on the pressure to compete and prioritizing mental health

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The advice mental health experts give experienced Olympians

Athletes are increasingly weighing their own mental health against the demands of sport and pressure to perform, including those who have entered the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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