1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth
Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.
Olga Ensz, Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Dentistry, University of Florida •
conversation
today • ~9 min
today • ~9 min
MIT and Mass General Brigham launch joint seed program to accelerate innovations in health
The MIT-MGB Seed Program, launched with support from Analog Devices Inc., will fund joint research projects that advance technology and clinical research.
Mary Beth Gallagher | Office of Innovation •
mit
June 27, 2025 • ~6 min
June 27, 2025 • ~6 min
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
The ruling limits the rights of Medicaid patients to choose their own health care provider. It could have consequences far beyond South Carolina.
Sonia Suter, Professor of Law, George Washington University
• conversation
June 27, 2025 • ~10 min
June 27, 2025 • ~10 min
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.
Gregory J. Dick, Professor of Biology, University of Michigan •
conversation
June 26, 2025 • ~10 min
June 26, 2025 • ~10 min
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer than before in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
The risk of harmful algal blooms can be reduced. The biggest drivers of the increase are farm fertilizer and climate change.
Gregory J. Dick, Professor of Biology, University of Michigan •
conversation
June 26, 2025 • ~10 min
June 26, 2025 • ~10 min
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