Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
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Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA
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Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA

A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
Faulty Oxygen Readings Delayed Covid Care for Black and Hispanic Patients: Study
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Faulty Oxygen Readings Delayed Covid Care for Black and Hispanic Patients: Study

Pulse oximeters measuring oxygen in the blood often inflated the levels for dark-skinned Covid patients, who then experienced delayed care or an increased risk of hospital readmission, researchers found.