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New Research Suggests Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Memory Decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease

A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive...

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Media Tip Sheet: Cardiologists Warn MAHA’s High-Fat Diet Push Could Reverse Decades of Heart Health Gains

Cardiologists are raising alarms about the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s push to eat more saturated fat and animal protein — warning it directly contradicts decades of gold-standard...

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Media Tip Sheet: The Health Risks of Cold Temperatures

A powerful winter storm — one of the most severe and far-reaching in years — is expected to slam more than two dozen states with heavy snow and dangerous ice later this week. This will also mean...

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The School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University Announces Endowed Democracy Innovation Prize

The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) at the George Washington University announced the creation of an endowed Democracy Innovation Prize. 

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Media Tip Sheet: The 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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University Statement on Washington National Opera at Lisner Auditorium

The George Washington University is honored to host the Washington National Opera’s two upcoming productions at Lisner Auditorium.

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Media Tip Sheet: The FBI’s Search of a Reporter’s Home

On January 14th, the FBI executed a search warrant at a Washington Post reporter’s home.

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court Likely to Support State Bans on Transgender Athletes

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold current laws barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports.

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Media Tip Sheet: The Impact GLP-1 Drugs Have on Your Skin

GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed how Americans lose weight—but dermatologists are now seeing positive and negative side effects of the medication.

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Media Tip Sheet: Mattel Releases Barbie with Autism

Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie with autism.