/tags/side-effects-public-media Side Effects Public Media en-US Copyright Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:16:54 GMT /2025-04-21/federal-funding-cancellation-threatens-major-diabetes-study-researchers-say The study funding process came to a halt when the Trump administration announced on March 7 the cancellation of roughly $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University, through which funding flowed before it was sent to research sites across the country. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:16:54 GMT /2025-04-21/federal-funding-cancellation-threatens-major-diabetes-study-researchers-say Elizabeth Gabriel /2025-01-29/new-concerns-over-cancer-and-alcohol-suggest-even-moderate-drinking-increases-risk New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:47:23 GMT /2025-01-29/new-concerns-over-cancer-and-alcohol-suggest-even-moderate-drinking-increases-risk Natalie Krebs /politics-government/2024-11-25/trumps-health-pick-wants-to-remove-fluoride-from-our-water-does-science-back-this-effort What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:09:35 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-25/trumps-health-pick-wants-to-remove-fluoride-from-our-water-does-science-back-this-effort Benjamin Thorp /2024-11-26/they-rely-on-birth-control-to-manage-health-conditions-now-they-worry-about-access Individuals rely on birth control to treat a host of medical conditions. But birth control has become a hot-button issue, embroiled in political debates. And that worries some patients and providers about future access to the medications. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:45:27 GMT /2024-11-26/they-rely-on-birth-control-to-manage-health-conditions-now-they-worry-about-access Elizabeth Gabriel /2024-11-21/some-health-experts-want-to-ask-patients-about-their-spiritual-needs-heres-why Should patient spirituality be considered as a determinant of health? Some public health experts say yes Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:30:10 GMT /2024-11-21/some-health-experts-want-to-ask-patients-about-their-spiritual-needs-heres-why Benjamin Thorp /politics-government/2024-11-19/this-supreme-court-case-could-impact-transgender-health-care-in-the-midwest More than half of U.S. states have limited access to gender affirming care for minors. That includes Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. Now, the nation’s highest court will take up a case out of Tennessee this December that could have ripple effects across the country. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:57:10 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-19/this-supreme-court-case-could-impact-transgender-health-care-in-the-midwest Ryan Levi /2024-10-09/cheap-effective-generic-drugs-underpin-u-s-health-care-now-theyre-under-threat Generic drugs gave Americans access to effective, cheap prescription medications. It’s saved them trillions of dollars over the past few decades. But there are signs this vital industry may be in deep trouble. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:19:19 GMT /2024-10-09/cheap-effective-generic-drugs-underpin-u-s-health-care-now-theyre-under-threat Leslie Walker /npr-news/2024-09-04/could-bird-flu-spread-at-state-fairs-heres-why-health-experts-advise-caution Corn dogs, deep-fried Twinkies, butter sculptures and influenza virus? Here’s why state fairs could be potential breeding grounds for viral mutation. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2024-09-04/could-bird-flu-spread-at-state-fairs-heres-why-health-experts-advise-caution Benjamin Thorp /coronavirus/2024-09-03/the-checkup-what-to-know-about-the-latest-covid-vaccines-and-surge COVID is surging, but new vaccines have been approved. Here’s what to know Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:35:13 GMT /coronavirus/2024-09-03/the-checkup-what-to-know-about-the-latest-covid-vaccines-and-surge Benjamin Thorp /2024-08-29/health-experts-worry-about-the-spread-of-bird-flu-during-this-fair-season The Indiana State Fair is exhibiting prize dairy cows, amid the threat of bird flu that has been detected in cattle from 13 states. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:00:56 GMT /2024-08-29/health-experts-worry-about-the-spread-of-bird-flu-during-this-fair-season Ben Thorp