Make America Healthy Again

Donald Trump issued an executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule. This action may appeal to some "Make America Healthy Again" voters who desire greater flexibility regarding immunization. Furthermore, this development creates a potential attack line for Democrats.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits. While this move may appeal to some voters, public health experts have warned that spacing out vaccines could increase infection risk with vaccine-preventable diseases. Meanwhile, political opponents are utilizing the action as a message point during midterm elections.

Trump-backed candidate John James won the GOP primary in Michigan, securing the Republican nomination for governor. He will face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the general election. Perry Johnson, a businessman who outspent James, lost the primary after a contentious race.

John Klar, a Vermont farmer and conservative political voice, has gained a prominent role in the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement. He was appointed to a Trump administration EPA advisory panel focused on agricultural policy and has advocated for reducing pesticides and limiting large agricultural companies. MAHA, associated with vaccine skepticism, faces conflicts with some administration actions on food policy.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) activists, citing anxiety among minority and low-income groups over the healthcare system. She criticizes corporate corruption in agriculture and government, linking it to issues like PFAS contamination and rising healthcare costs.

The U.S. public health system faces challenges from surging diseases like measles and hantavirus, linked to vaccine resistance and funding cuts. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies and vaccine misinformation have exacerbated outbreaks, according to public health experts.

McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston is introducing nutrition-focused programs like cooking demonstrations and a holistic garden in response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for medical nutrition education under the Trump administration. However, many medical schools are avoiding topics tied to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement due to concerns about evidence-based practices.

The Trump administration is shifting federal teen pregnancy prevention funding toward programs emphasizing abstinence, marriage, and fertility awareness methods, moving away from evidence-based approaches. Critics argue this approach, aligned with conservative initiatives like Make America Healthy Again, may increase teen pregnancy rates, as abstinence-only programs have historically shown lower effectiveness.

Joe Rogan and Donald Trump discussed ibogaine, a psychedelic drug, leading to an executive order on psychedelic therapies. Tensions arose between Rogan's allies and White House health adviser Dr. Heidi Overton, who revised the draft order, removing key provisions like a psychedelic-therapy czar and funding reforms, which prompted threats to withdraw from the signing ceremony.

The Senate advanced a bill that would ban junk food advertisements targeting children and require the Food and Drug Administration to place warning labels on ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. The bill, part of the Make America Healthy Again movement, was proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

The White House promotes healthy eating but has eliminated the SNAP-Ed nutrition education program, confusing nutrition advocates and public health experts. The decision conflicts with the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again agenda.

The Trump administration is shifting federal teen pregnancy prevention funding toward programs emphasizing fertility tracking, abstinence, and marriage, moving away from contraception and evidence-based methods. The new approach aligns with restorative reproductive medicine, which prioritizes fertility awareness over birth control, and affects organizations like Children’s Aid in New York City.

The Trump administration is shifting federal teen pregnancy prevention funding toward programs emphasizing fertility awareness, anatomy, and abstinence, moving away from evidence-based methods. Critics argue this approach may increase teen pregnancy rates, as abstinence-only programs have historically shown higher rates of teen births.

The Trump administration is shifting federal teen pregnancy prevention funding toward programs emphasizing abstinence, marriage, and fertility awareness methods. Critics argue this approach prioritizes pregnancy planning over prevention and diverges from evidence-based strategies that reduced teen birth rates by 72% over 16 years.

The US Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cate Shanahan, is criticizing seed oils as 'the Hateful Eight,' potentially boosting demand for Asian palm and coconut oil. The campaign's opposition to seed oils could shift market dynamics in favor of alternative oils.

Fermented foods are gaining attention for their potential gut health benefits, supported by historical use and some scientific research. The federal government's dietary guidelines encourage their consumption, while critics question other diet fads promoted by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Experts caution that not all fermented foods are equally beneficial and warn against mass-produced products.

More people are focusing on gut health, driven by trends like fibermaxxing and rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults. Fermented foods, encouraged by federal dietary guidelines and promoted by the Make America Healthy Again movement, are highlighted for their potential benefits, though experts caution against mass-produced products and marketing claims.

More people are focusing on gut health due to rising colorectal cancer in young adults and personalized microbiome treatments. Fermentation, a traditional food preservation method, is now highlighted in federal dietary guidelines and promoted by the Make America Healthy Again movement. Experts note that while fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi offer benefits, mass-produced versions and non-probiotic options like beer may not be as healthy.

Increased focus on gut health, driven by rising colorectal cancer rates and popularity of personalized microbiome treatments, has brought fermentation—a millennia-old food preservation method—into the spotlight. The U.S. dietary guidelines now encourage fermented foods, while the Make America Healthy Again movement promotes them, though experts caution that not all fermented products are equally beneficial.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities after activists petitioned for his firing in December, but the agenda has not yet been released, frustrating activists.

The EPA's promised Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, which included protections against harmful chemicals, has not been released despite repeated assurances, frustrating activists. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and the Trump administration have pursued deregulatory actions, including rolling back environmental regulations, while claiming 'MAHA wins' that activists dispute.

The EPA administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda to address health concerns like harmful chemicals but has not released it despite repeated assurances. Activists, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s allies, express frustration over the delay and the EPA's deregulatory actions, which they argue prioritize corporate profits over public health.

The Environmental Protection Agency's promised Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, which included protections against harmful chemicals, has not been released despite repeated assurances. Activists, including molecular toxicologist Alexandra Muñoz and Kelly Ryerson, express frustration over the EPA's regulatory rollbacks and lack of progress on health priorities. The Trump administration's EPA has pursued deregulation, including proposals to overturn climate change health findings and loosen pollution limits, while touting actions activists claim are insufficient.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative after activists petitioned for his removal. However, the agenda has not yet been implemented, leading to frustration among activists.

The EPA's promised Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda has not been released despite repeated assurances, frustrating activists who argue the agency is prioritizing deregulation over public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has shifted focus to ongoing efforts rather than a formal report, while activists like Kelly Ryerson and Alexandra Muñoz criticize the administration's rollback of environmental protections and lack of action on harmful chemicals.

The EPA administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda to address health concerns like harmful chemicals but has not delivered it eight months later. Activists, including Kelly Ryerson and Alexandra Muñoz, express frustration over the lack of progress and the agency's deregulatory actions, which they argue prioritize corporate profits over public health.

The Great American State Fair in Washington concludes with two 'MAHA Mondays' events featuring speakers from the Make America Healthy Again movement. Health and Human Services senior adviser Calley Means and acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos discussed health and wellness and a recent advisory on screen use harms.

Mollie Engelhart, a MAHA-aligned farmer, hosted a retreat for pro-MAHA leaders but expressed disillusionment with the Trump administration's support for Bayer's Roundup. The administration's backing of Roundup, including an executive order labeling glyphosate-based herbicides as critical to national security, has caused tension with MAHA-aligned supporters who expected stronger action on chemical-laden food systems.

The Trump administration is accused of downplaying alcohol's health risks and obstructing research and prevention efforts, while favoring the alcohol industry. The Make America Healthy Again movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has largely ignored alcohol despite it causing more annual deaths than opioids and infectious diseases combined. Key actions include burying a report on light drinking risks, cutting staff at a federal substance-use agency, closing CDC's alcohol program, and removing moderate-drinking warnings from dietary guidelines and the NIAAA website.

Arkansas will implement a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda starting this week, despite a recent federal court ruling that invalidated similar restrictions in other states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited public health concerns, including obesity and diabetes, as the rationale for the policy, which aligns with a federal campaign advocating for healthier food choices.

Arkansas will implement a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda despite a recent court ruling that invalidated similar restrictions in other states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited public health concerns, including obesity and diabetes, as the rationale for the policy.

The FDA's upcoming peptide safety review panel includes health professionals with financial ties to the peptide industry, a shift from previous academic-focused panels. The meeting, influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, will assess peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, which the FDA has warned are unproven and risky.

Prominent activists with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement are expressing outrage and feeling betrayed after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto, stating the company does not need to include a cancer risk warning on its Roundup weedkiller. The decision has sparked backlash within the movement.

The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer due to inadequate warning labels. The decision supports President Donald Trump's administration but faces criticism from the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to block thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, citing federal regulations that found a cancer link unlikely. The decision, a victory for Bayer, follows a case involving Missouri resident John Durnell, who was awarded $1.25 million by a jury after developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from Roundup use.

A federal judge ruled the government cannot block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase candy and sugary drinks, citing violations of the law and the program's definition of 'food.' The decision affects 23 states where restrictions were planned or implemented as part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, which aimed to curb obesity and chronic diseases by limiting purchases of unhealthy items.

A federal judge ruled the government cannot block SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and sugary drinks, citing failure to follow its own definition of 'food.' The decision overturns restrictions in 23 states aimed at curbing obesity through dietary changes, part of a campaign by Agriculture and Health Secretaries to limit such purchases.

A federal judge ruled the government cannot block SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and sugary drinks, citing legal violations of the program's definition of 'food.' The decision affects 23 states with planned or existing restrictions, part of a campaign by Agriculture and Health Secretaries to promote healthier choices.

A federal judge ruled the government cannot block SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and sugary drinks, citing violations of the program's definition of 'food.' The decision affects 23 states where restrictions were implemented or planned under the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, which aimed to curb obesity and chronic diseases by limiting unhealthy purchases.

A judge ruled the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and sugary drinks, striking down restrictions in 23 states. The decision cited violations of Congress's definition of 'food' under the SNAP program, which prohibits restrictions on items like alcohol and tobacco but allows most other food purchases.