Health companies return $2.6 trillion to shareholders over time amid rising medical costs
Payouts to shareholders of large publicly traded health companies more than tripled over the past two decades, new research ...
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Jonathan Epstein named head of Penn Health System, Medical School following interim appointment
On Feb. 11, Jonathan Epstein was appointed executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and dean ...
University of Pittsburgh researchers develop test to detect Alzheimer's earlier
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's was made by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, where a test was created to detect the disease in the brain earlier.
Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets
More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, ...
Alma Elizabeth Meagher, family matriarch, dies
Alma Elizabeth Meagher, the matriarch of her family who led a Christmas gift and meal donation program, died Jan. 28. She was ...
Judge temporarily blocked NIH research funding cut, sparing Philly researchers the loss of millions
The University of Pennsylvania said the funding that was at risk of being cut before a restraining order took effect supports ...
Penn stands to lose $250 million from threatened cuts to scientific research funds under Trump
NIH grant recipients receive additional funding to cover "indirect costs," such as building maintenance and administrative ...
Saltwater gargles can do more than soothe a sore throat. 4 other benefits of this simple home remedy.
Doctors swear this isn’t an old wives’ tale. “Salt water gargles relieve sore throats by reducing inflammation, loosening ...
Some universities with medical schools are reviewing Trump’s order ending DEI
A number of schools that teach and train future medical professionals have stated they are reviewing President Donald Trump’s ...
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NIH funding indirect cost cuts leave Penn researchers, faculty in state of ‘uncertainty and chaos’
Despite a judge temporarily halting changes to the funding policy after Penn and 12 other universities sued the NIH, ...
Trump Moves to Cut Research Funding
The administration announced late last week a new cap that would cut billions of research cost funding provided by the ...
Scientists Warn Trump's NIH Cuts Will Drop 'Atomic Bomb' On Health Research
It feels like a dark time is ahead. We’re going to try to weather it, but we’re not optimistic that it’ll pass soon,“ ...