When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set ...

The potential diversion of government funds for biomedical research has sparked intense debate in recent weeks. Understandably, many in the medical and scientific communities are concerned about what ...

The rescheduling of medical cannabis marks one of the most significant U.S. drug policy shifts in years, potentially easing ...

When you go to the doctor’s office, your doctor has to figure out which treatment is best for you. Physicians rely on medical research and clinical trials to make sure those treatments are safe and ...

On Thursday, September 18, UC Santa Cruz researchers joined campus government relations staff in Washington, D.C., for the “Rally for Medical Research” advocacy day on Capitol Hill. Congress is ...

Torie Bosch is the First Opinion editor at STAT. When you think about the animals used in scientific research, mice or monkeys might come to mind. But you should also think about beagles. As science ...

Medical research shapes healthcare every day, but not all studies are created equal. Knowing the differences can help you feel more confident reading health information online and understanding what ...

The federal government is easing restrictions on medical marijuana, reclassifying certain cannabis products from a Schedule I ...

Dartmouth College says proposed cuts to NIH grants could cost it $24 million in funding that supports medical research. Leaders at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Health say planned cuts to federal ...

Last month, the NIH said it would cut roughly $4 billion in annual funding for indirect research costs by capping reimbursement for such expenses for current and new grants. Previously, reimbursement ...

The University of Texas at Austin announced it is launching an advanced research campus that will house a new medical center ...

When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer over Thanksgiving weekend, I took a crash course in relearning all about staging, treatment, management and prognosis. It’s an understatement to say it’s ...