Cancel culture for cancer research: Proposed rule politicizes federal grantmaking

DOJ, HHS, FTC, FDA: The alphabet soup of efforts to restrict gender-affirming care

The United States is using the full power of the federal government to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The American Psychological Association has accused the Trump administration of ignoring science and undermining mental health through its anti-trans policies. Groups including Planned Parenthood, AIDS United and the Human Rights Campaign see these tactics as a []

‘Bravery’ needed to ditch grants for individual researchers

Research on Research Institute urges shift to institution-level funding and move beyond “laissez-faire” research system The post ‘Bravery’ needed to ditch grants for individual researchers appeared first on Research Professional News.

Jon and Mindy Gray bet $55M on AI to catch cancer before it starts

A new institute at Penn’s Basser Center will use artificial intelligence and biomarkers to intercept hereditary cancers at their earliest stages, before they become disease. The idea behind the gift is unusual enough to need its own word. Most cancer philanthropy funds treatment, the long campaign that begins once a tumour has announced itself. Jon [] This story continues at The Next Web

Editorial: Stormont's conversion therapy ban proposal needs careful scrutiny

​News Letter editorial for Thursday, July 9, 2026:

Congressional Laziness About To Restart Taxpayer Funds For Biggest U.S. Abortion And Transgender Kids Mill

Planned Parenthood has expanded into 'transgender medicine' in a big way and Congress should cut any future federal funding.

The Pro-Trans Movement Has No Credibility Left. Time to Say ‘Game Over’

There should be no more clinical trials for ‘gender-affirming care’ because ‘trans identity’ is nonsense.

The Charitable Back Door

Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from donating to political action committees (PACs). This makes sense because it prevents foreign nationals from influencing American politics. Federal law does not prohibit foreign nationals from donating to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charities. This argument also makes sense because charities should be open to as much funding as possible. Unfortunately, in []

Right of Reply: Malta Community Chest Fund clarification on cancer treatment funding

As from this year, a system has been introduced whereby the means test has been completely removed. Therefore, requests made to The Malta Community Chest Fund relating to cancer treatment are being accepted on full funding basis

Armagh astronomer gets 2million Euro funding to explore one of the great questions of the birth of the universe

Professor Jorick Vink said the grant has the potential to be ‘transformational’ for research worldwide

U. Minnesota Launching ‘Therapeutic’ Transgender Doll Project for 4-Year-Olds

the project continues to face criticism from medical leaders, as well as questions about whether public funding is involved The post U. Minnesota Launching ‘Therapeutic’ Transgender Doll Project for 4-Year-Olds first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

America's 250-Year Foundation for Biopharmaceutical Leadership

America's 250-Year Foundation for Biopharmaceutical Leadership

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

Professor Jorick Vink said the grant has the potential to be ‘transformational’ for research worldwide.

Fresh fury at prostate betrayal: Panel that rejected major screening programme had NO specialists in the cancer and NO black voices

Fresh fury at prostate betrayal: Panel that rejected major screening programme had NO specialists in the cancer and NO black voices

Trump administration cuts $67 million in funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is cutting grants for teenage pregnancy prevention programs that promote abortion, sexual activity for minors, or transgender ideology. [...]

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back

When the federal government introduced supplemental health copayments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants earlier this spring, it also quietly brought in a 10-hour yearly cap on mental health sessions for them, CBC News has learned. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for a reversal since, with limited success.

How tightening immigration and licensing policies are reshaping dreams of international medical graduates

Tightening immigration and licensing reforms disrupt traditional pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs). The post How tightening immigration and licensing policies are reshaping dreams of international medical graduates appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

Recent Developments in Transgender Law and Medicine

Recent Developments in Transgender Law and Medicine

UMass center focuses on ‘heart-centered’ science, connections with ‘inanimate’ beings

A University of Massachusetts research center aims to integrate heart-centered practices and Indigenous knowledges with Western science. It's funded by a 30 million federal grant.

Paxton breaks with Texas GOP on IVF, says he’s a ‘strong supporter’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the GOP’s Senate nominee in the Lone Star State, said that “we need to look more into” in vitro fertilization as the procedure becomes a growing point of contention in the pro-life movement. Paxton’s comments come two weeks after delegates at the Texas Republican Party’s biennial convention in Houston called []...Click to read more

Transforming breast cancer treatment: University of Pretoria professor awarded R3 million grant

Transforming breast cancer treatment: University of Pretoria professor awarded R3 million grant

L'univers impitoyable de l'appel à projets

Dans la recherche comme dans le monde associatif, des pans entiers de l'activité dépendent désormais des appels à projets. Gage de neutralité en apparence, ce mode de sélection et de qualification sur critères oriente profondément l'action des organismes sans but lucratif dans le social, () / Néolibéralisme, État, Éducation, Recherche

FTC Sues Group Behind Child Transgender Surgery ‘Playbook’: What to Know

The government alleges an influential transgender health group misled teens and families on dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and breast removal.

South Africa pioneers novel approach to advance precision treatment for aggressive breast cancer 

UP professor wins R3m grant to perfect diagnosis-and-treatment combination that promises to make killer disease manageable Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women in South Africa, and globally. Too often it is discovered too late – but a new approach promises a radical change in survivability for patients. The solution, called theranostics, []

Vanguard Health Care vs. iShares Biotech: How Do These ETFs Stack Up?

Broad healthcare diversification or concentrated biotech growth? Compare cost, risk, and portfolio composition to find your fit.

Trump Uses Full Weight of Federal Government to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care

Several federal agencies have taken unprecedented steps to keep physicians from providing care to trans youth.

Government brings forward conversion therapy ban which will criminalise parents, therapists and religious leaders for speaking with gender-confused children

The Government has brought forward a draft bill to ban conversion therapy practices that is so broad it could criminalise the teachings of religious leaders and the well-intentioned conversations between parents, therapists, and gender-confused children. The Free Speech Union has launched a petition calling on Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham to drop this assault on free speech.

Why Türkiye is the next major player in stem cell tech | NexTech

Medicine is shifting from simply managing symptoms to helping the body heal itself from within. In this episode of NexTech, we explore how Türkiye is working to become a global leader and major player in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. From advanced genetic testing and molecular diagnostics to cryogenic biobanks storing cells at nearly -196°C, Türkiye is actively building a complete, cutting-edge healthcare ecosystem. We take you inside the laboratories and hospitals where scientists, bioengineers, and doctors are collaborating to turn science-fiction breakthroughs into everyday, personalized treatments. Discover how this rapidly growing biomedical sector is positioning Türkiye as a future power in the world of precision medicine.

Supreme Court Takes Up Case Challenging Laws That Treat ‘Non-Affirming Parents’ as Child Abusers

Can Washington state remove parental rights to enable runaway kids to access experimental transgender medical “treatments” without their parents’ knowledge or consent? The Supreme Court announced Monday that it would take up a case on this pivotal issue. In the case, a group of parents represented by International Partners for Ethical Care is challenging the...

MAGA Rep. Mocked Over Bonkers ‘Transgender Mice’ Bill

Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesSouth Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is drawing ridicule after unveiling a bill aimed at cracking down on federal funding of “transgender mice.”Mace, 48, announced her “TRANS MICE Act” legislation on X Thursday, but was swiftly hit with a Community Note suggesting she had misunderstood the research the bill seeks to target.“‘Trans mice’ refers to transgenic mice not transgender mice. Transgenic mice are defined as mice that have incorporated foreign DNA into their genome, allowing for the study of gene function and disease mechanisms, particularly in cancer research,” it read.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Supreme Court takes up transgender-parental rights case * WorldNetDaily * by Tyler O’Neil, The Daily Signal

Source link Can Washington state remove parental rights to enable runaway kids to access experimental transgender medical “treatments” without their parents’ knowledge or consent? The Supreme Court announced Monday that

The Most Effective Community Mental Health Clinic Model Just Received More Than $223 Million in New Federal Funding

223.1 million in new federal funding was announced June 17 for CCBHC community mental health clinics. Here's how this model reduces ER visits and what it means for access to care.

The real digital activist generation

To save the American dream, we must turn to the 55-plus demographic.

Education Dept. Eyes Changing College Merger, Civil Rights Enforcement Regs

Education Dept. Eyes Changing College Merger, Civil Rights Enforcement Regs jessica.blake@ Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Many of the agenda items have to do with culture war issues like defining sex and cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

How abolishing the NIH would weaken American science

Scott Atlas’s July 2 online op-ed “Abolish the NIH” made valid points about bureaucracy, indirect costs and the need for greater transparency at the National Institutes of Health. The answer to those challenges, however, is not to scrap the United States’ premier medical research institution. The answer is to make it better. As someone living []

Opinion | Rural Healthcare Fund’s Focus on Tech Upgrades May Not Help Vulnerable Hospitals

Kevin J. Bennett writes that the Rural Health Transformation Program’s focus on technology upgrades may overlook the basic needs of rural healthcare. The post Opinion | Rural Healthcare Fund’s Focus on Tech Upgrades May Not Help Vulnerable Hospitals appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

A coalition of 15 states has taken the U.S. Department of Education back to court, filing a protective lawsuit to prevent federal officials from pulling millions of dollars in school-based youth mental health grants. The complaint, filed July 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, targets the Department of [] Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

Paxton says ‘we need to look more into’ in vitro fertilization

EXCLUSIVE — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the GOP’s Senate nominee in the Lone Star State, said that “we need to look more into” in vitro fertilization as the procedure becomes a growing point of contention in the pro-life movement. Paxton’s comments come two weeks after delegates at the Texas Republican Party’s annual convention in []

Trump administration seeks to limit federal funding that doesn't 'advance' presidential policies

A new rule proposed by the White House Office of Management and Budget would fundamentally overhaul the way federal grants are awarded and overseen — a sweeping change that one scientific society said would all but end the use of scientific ...

Citizens reiterates Prime Medicine stock rating on gene therapy focus

Citizens reiterates Prime Medicine stock rating on gene therapy focus

What’s to blame for high breast cancer rates in AAPI women?

The westernization of Asian immigrants to the United States is contributing to a huge surge in breast cancer among Asian Americans, reports Medical Daily. That’s just one of the reasons [] The post What’s to blame for high breast cancer rates in AAPI women? appeared first on URL Media.

New Report on Tort Reform Efforts in Florida

The Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) and The James Madison Institute (JMI) today released the joint publication of a new white paper entitled “The Litigation Lobby: Civil Justice Reform and the Future of the Texas-Florida Economic Advantage.” “The Litigation Lobby” report by JMI lays out the history of successful civil litigation reform efforts that []

Why More Founders Are Pursuing a Second Citizenship

One passport is good. Two might be smarter.