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Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection. Published in...
Media Tip Sheet: Invasive Strep Infections Have Doubled, According to CDC
According to a study from the CDC, invasive group A strep infections have more than doubled between 2013 to 2022.
Media Tip Sheet: White House Faces Legal Challenge on Eliminating Access for Associated Press
A federal judge said Tuesday that The White House’s decision to punish The Associated Press by removing its access to the president’s events, the Oval Office and Air Force One is unconstitutional,...
Gaston Sigur Memorial Lecture: India’s Foreign Policy and the China Factor
Please join the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs’ Sigur Center for Asian Studies for the 2025 Gaston Sigur Memorial Lecture.
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. and Iran Scheduled to Have Nuclear Talks
The United States and Iran have scheduled a high-stakes nuclear discussion this upcoming Saturday between high level officials
Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court temporarily allows Executive Branch to enforce Alien Enemies Act
Supreme Court temporarily allows Executive Branch to enforce Alien Enemies Act
Media Tip Sheet: Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL Goal Record
Yesterday the Washington Capitals’ captain, Alex Ovechkin, broke the all-time National Hockey League (NHL) goal record. Oveckin’s 895th goal on Sunday against the New York Islanders broke the...
Tens of Thousands Would Lose Coverage if Ohio’s Medicaid Work Requirement is Approved
A group of public health scholars have filed public comments urging the US Department of Health and Human Services to turn down Ohio’s request for a Medicaid work requirement waiver. The waiver...
Media Tip Sheet: Second Measles Death Reported in Texas
A second child in Texas has died from the measles, according to The U.S. Health and Human Services Department. The child was not vaccinated.
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Stocks Volatile as Tariff Fallout Continues
U.S. stocks fell again on Monday as the president doubled down on a sweeping tariff plan, and as mixed signals brought major market reversals.
