Jan 27, 2026

1. Email 1 Summary:

   Subject: Can these startups make endometriosis diagnosis easier?

2. A federal autism committee has new members aligned with controversial vaccine-autism links, despite no scientific support.
3. Flu season transmission is declining, but measles cases have surged in 2026, mostly among unvaccinated individuals.
4. The “Why Should I Trust You?” podcast highlights an organized presence of the MAHA movement, stressing engagement with opposing views.
5. Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women and often takes years for diagnosis; biotech startups are developing tools to diagnose the disease quicker.
6. A study shows that pregnant people with multiple chronic conditions face higher risks of severe birth complications, emphasizing the need for counseling and monitoring.

7. Additional news includes updates on public health infrastructure funding and the legacy of William Foege.

8. Email 2 Summary:

   Subject: 💼 Health hiring stalls

9. Health care job growth is slowing as federal program cuts, automation, and rising costs lead to hiring slowdowns; layoffs are happening in some systems.
10. Bipartisan health care and HHS funding packages are stalled due to political fights over homeland security funding and recent events affecting Senate negotiations.
11. NIH faces challenges as grant review panels risk losing voting members due to term expirations and lack of new appointments, threatening research funding.
12. The administration expanded a foreign aid ban affecting billions in assistance, now including groups supporting gender identity and diversity programs, reigniting controversies.
13. Health data shows increases in adults with multiple chronic conditions and improved cancer screening rates.

14. Other news includes fluctuating public health grants and reduced vaccine investments.

15. Email 3 Summary:

    Subject: Beetle larvae are the first animal known to imitate the scent of flowers

16. Greenland Science Week showcased Greenland as a global science hub for climate, geological, and biomedical research.
17. European blister beetle larvae mimic floral scents to lure bees and hijack their nests to consume their eggs, representing the first known case of an animal imitating flower scent.
18. Atmospheric microplastic measurements may be overestimated due to inconsistent research methods, indicating a need for standardized measurement protocols.
19. NIH will cease funding studies using fetal tissue from elective abortions, potentially slowing fetal development research.
20. NIH grant review panels risk going dormant due to unfilled vacancies, jeopardizing funding approvals.
21. Issues arose from misuse of children’s genetic data for racist research, raising concerns about data privacy.
22. Climate scientists propose refocusing from temperature targets to measuring “clean-energy shift” progress as a more actionable climate goal.
23. Researchers argue fibre should be classified as an essential nutrient due to its health impacts.
24. Feature on a conservation project manager in Socotra linking scientists, Indigenous groups, and authorities to protect endangered plants.
25. Tribute to mathematician Gladys Mae West for her foundational work on GPS despite adversity.

Stay Well!