Sam's News — health — 2026-10-02¶

Health Funding¶

6.5 NIH Distributes All Grant Funding but Creates Delays Through Opaque Decision-Making¶

The NIH awarded its complete fiscal year 2026 budget but made delayed and unclear funding decisions, while reducing grants on health disparities and racial equity research.

Sources: STAT News RSS

Health¶

5 Climate Change Demands Evidence-Based Heat Response Plans for Major Marathons¶

A physician who treated heat stroke cases at the NYC Marathon calls for marathons to develop science-based medical protocols for extreme heat events.

Sources: STAT News RSS

Health Policy¶

4.5 Pharmacist Calls for Legal Reform on Orphan-Designated Drugs with Multiple Uses¶

Legal expert argues the 340B drug discount program needs updating to address orphan drugs with multiple therapeutic applications.

Sources: STAT News RSS