Drinking something hot might actually cool you down.
Why it matters: As millions of Americans experience record-breaking heat this summer, finding ways to cool down and stay hydrated is more important than ever.
With record high temperatures becoming the norm, humans are more regularly hitting the threshold of our ability to cope with heat.
Why it matters: An early summer heat wave plaguing the U.S. raises questions about how our bodies can cope with excessively high temperatures that are worsening due to climate change.
🥼 Joe Biden's doctor will be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee as part of a broad GOP probe into the former president's health. (Axios)
✍🏻 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a THC ban passed by his fellow Republicans, securing the future of the state's multibillion-dollar hemp industry. (Axios)
🤖 Duke researchers are evaluating how well AI tools are performing in hospitals and other health settings. (Axios)
A federal judge's order to restore hundreds of millions of dollars of NIH grants marked a big win for scientists last week — but it doesn't mean they can immediately get back to work.
The big picture: Researchers haven't yet been able to access funds covered by the ruling as part of the order, and the likelihood that the government will appeal or seek to halt the order leaves the outlook murky.
As near record-high temperatures continue to broil the Midwest, many are turning to pools, lakes and cooling centers for relief. But don't sleep on using food to beat the heat.
Why it matters: Chilled soups, salads and other cold delicacies offer a way to turn down your body temperature without heating your kitchen.
The number of abortions in the U.S. continued to rise in 2024 — totaling 1.14 million — despite years of bans and restrictions on reproductive care, according to a national report released on Monday.
The big picture: Abortions delivered via telehealth have jumped significantly since Roe v. Wade was overturned, with clinicians protected by shield laws.
✂️ NIH's support for federal guidelines that steer the treatment of more than 1 million HIV patients in the U.S. will be phased out by next June. (WaPo)
🏥 Proposed cuts to health insurance programs in the GOP megabill could jeopardize one of the few notably strong areas of the job market. (NBC News)
🌡️ The sweltering weather enveloping most of the U.S. won't just bring heat-related illnesses but will exacerbate chronic conditions, experts warn. (WSJ)
The CDC center that provides a window into how Americans are accidentally killed could see much of its work zeroed out under the Trump administration 2026 budget after it was hit hard by staff cuts this spring.
Why it matters: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans younger than 45, and the data the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control churns on fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths, firearm injuries and even dog bites help inform public health strategies.
