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Lawmakers, experts warn U.S. could lose biotech edge to China

Lawmakers, experts warn U.S. could lose biotech edge to China

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Oct 29, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — At a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee hearing on biotechnology and U.S. competitiveness, lawmakers and witnesses warned that America risks losing its industry dominance.  China now accounts for 30% of global clinical trial starts,...
For student parents, federal child care funding hangs in the balance

For student parents, federal child care funding hangs in the balance

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Oct 22, 2025 | Education, Featured

Daniel A. Gonzalez, 41, is a nursing student at Jamestown Community College in New York and a parent to 14-month-old Sebastiano. During his son’s first year, Gonzalez juggled night shifts at a medical clinic, diapers and classes on just a few hours of sleep — earning...
Financial pressures mount for rural hospitals as Federal support programs expire

Financial pressures mount for rural hospitals as Federal support programs expire

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — Health care administrators across rural America say financial pressures are mounting as federal support programs expire and Medicaid cuts take effect, putting many facilities at risk of closure. In Hugo, Colorado — a town of fewer than 1,000 people — that...
Senate weighs AI’s role in health care amid safety, regulation concerns

Senate weighs AI’s role in health care amid safety, regulation concerns

by Misha Manjuran Oberoi | Oct 9, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – At an Oct. 8 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) hearing, lawmakers examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care — from easing paperwork to raising new safety concerns, including reports of chatbot-linked teen...

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