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One thing experts agree on: The damage from the funding cuts will be varied and immense.

Federal workers say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their bills. And soon, their health insurance will run out.

Most of the 80,000 workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under Health and Human Services were emailed the separation deal.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated to lead the National Institutes of Health, opposed most mandates. Without an honest public debate about what worked, experts say, we’re even less prepared for the next pandemic.

Nonmainstream doctors and health leaders are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention and chronic illness.

In a trove of emails brought to light through a congressional probe, a former close adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke of hiding messages from public disclosure.

Surgical oncologist Dr. Monica Bertagnolli was nominated for the post by President Biden on May 15. She takes over for acting director Dr. Lawrence Tabak, who has been leading NIH since December 2021.

Joe Biden's pick for the post next goes to a floor vote, but not before committee Chair Bernie Sanders tried to tie it to reducing the cost of prescription drugs.

Monica Bertagnolli appeared before a Senate committee this week. Her confirmation has been held up by Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has demanded the president work more aggressively to lower prescription prices.

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo was appointed as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. She will oversee the agency’s $6.3 billion budget, its research and its response to disease outbreaks.