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President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, implementing such changes would still face procedural and political hurdles. Trump has...

Many scientists at the federal health agencies are feeling anxious about the upcoming second term of President Donald Trump. There is uncertainty about how the president-elect will navigate the differing philosophies within his team....

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota to head the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Noem has been skeptical about climate change, questioning...

Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to the nation's public health insurance programs, increasing the uninsured rate and imposing new barriers to abortion and...

The recent election has stirred up a range of emotions in many people, with grief being a prominent one. This grief is not just about death, but about loss and attachment to certain outcomes....

In recent weeks, the intersection of science and law has been a hot topic of discussion. Cases like Robert Roberson's delayed execution due to outdated medical theories and the potential resentencing of Lyle and...

Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Today, we're discussing how the upcoming 2024 election could impact issues of science and health policy in the U.S. Let's dive into...