The Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs threatens research efforts to address racial disparities in pulse oximeters, with Dr. Michael Lipnick expressing concern over funding uncertainty. Recent executive orders have raised questions about how to include people of color in studies without focusing on race, impacting critical research into pulse oximeter accuracy. While some projects, like Dr. Andrew Goodwin’s analysis of racial differences in pulse oximetry readings, continue with private funding, others, like Lipnick’s work in Uganda, face financial insecurity and uncertainty in the wake of anti-DEI initiatives.
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Eat a banana, swap salt for garlic and skip late-night meals — plus 6 more health tips to help you have a great week
Kaitlin Reilly shares health and wellness tips, emphasizing that nutrition challenges can be beneficial if they lead to sustainable dietary improvements. Simple strategies include consuming fruits and vegetables at every meal for better health and staying hydrated through water-rich foods like watermelon and bananas, rather than just drinking water. Other tips include incorporating matcha into snacks, eating blueberries for improved health markers, utilizing supersets for efficient workouts, and managing screen time to reduce stress through...
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