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The White House blamed exposure to environmental toxins, poor nutrition and increased screen time for a decline in Americans’ life expectancy Thursday, in a major administration report that also casts doubt on the current vaccine schedule and medications deemed safe by mainstream medicine.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension affect 133 million Americans, with the MAHA Commission urging action on better nutrition and diet.
The White House’s “Making Our Children Healthy Again” report is heavy on the dangers of screen time. Experts say the issue is more nuanced, and recommend doing these five things now.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report blames chronic illnesses on ultra-processed foods, chemicals and sedentary behavior among children. It also says childhood vaccines need more study.
President Trump is set to participate in an event Thursday afternoon at the White House focused on the administration’s “Make America Health Again” (MAHA) commission. Trump and
The report echoes many of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s talking points on ultraprocessed foods and vaccines, but with some notable omissions.
At a White House event May 22, President Donald Trump praised a report from his Make America Healthy Again Commission that said chemicals in plastics could be a contributing factor in chronic disease epidemics.
A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
The report lays the blame for the poor health of American kids on four broad categories: poor diet, lack of physical activity and chronic stress, “overmedicalization,” and the