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Henry I. Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, is the Glenn Swogger Distinguished Scholar at the Science Literacy Project. An official at the FDA for 15 years, he was the founding director of its Office of Biotechnology.

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  • Henry I. Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, is the Glenn Swogger Distinguished Scholar at the Science Literacy Project. An official at the FDA for 15 years, he was the founding director of its Office of Biotechnology.
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CommentaryMedical AcademiaPolitics and Regulation

Sabotaging America’s Future: The Catastrophic Cost of Federal Research Cuts

The gleeful efficiency of an arsonist who mistakes the blaze for proof of his power

/ June 9, 2026
A table titled "Domain 1: Foundational Nutrition Knowledge" lists competencies with descriptions and assigned hours, such as nutrient content, absorption, deficiencies, and dietary requirements, with hours ranging from 1.5 to 3.
CommentaryNutritionPolitics and Regulation

Can Medical Schools Really Teach 71 Nutrition ‘Competencies’?  Should They?

In recent years, nutrition has become the focus of renewed attention in medical education. Advocates argue that physicians receive too little formal training about diet and that more comprehensive nutrition education is needed to address chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. A greater focus on the “root causes of chronic diseases” is a mantra of the Make...

/ May 12, 2026
A friendly robot doctor holding a tablet, surrounded by speech bubbles and a small robot assistant, representing healthcare technology and digital medical support. Blue background with medical and tech elements.
Artificial IntelligenceInternet & social mediaScience and Medicine

The Doctor’s Voice: Why AI Health Chatbots Believe Medical Lies

Framing misinformation as coming from "a senior doctor" overrides skepticism

/ April 2, 2026
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GeriatricsGuidelinesMedications

‘Start low, go slow’: The smart, safe approach to drug dosage in the elderly

Lower starting doses with cautious titration reduce toxicity without sacrificing effectiveness

/ March 19, 2026
A syringe drawing liquid from a vial is shown in front of a blurred FDA logo on a blue background.
CommentaryPolitics and RegulationVaccines

The FDA’s Proposed “Black Box” Warning for COVID-19 Vaccines

The real hazard is not the vaccines, but the warning itself

/ December 23, 2025
3D illustration of a coronavirus particle, highlighting its spike proteins and a cross-section revealing genetic material inside—often studied in gain of function research. Several similar particles float in the background.
CommentaryGain of FunctionPolitics and Regulation

“Gain of Function” Research Is Misunderstood – And That Is A Problem

Misplaced concerns or opposition could lead to overregulation or even banning

/ December 4, 2025
A person wearing white gloves is handling a blood bag among several others in a storage drawer. The bags are filled with red liquid and have labels. The scene is likely set in a medical or laboratory environment.
Science and Medicine

Innovations in Blood Transfusions Will Save Lives

Stored blood quickly loses its effectiveness, so how can we improve the situation?

/ March 11, 2025