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Research cuts conflict with MAHA's stated goals
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal.
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MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health
The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.
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Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains
If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.
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Under pressure, HHS reinstates hundreds of occupational health workers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is restoring several programs and bringing back the staffers who run them, but much of the agency's work is still on the chopping block.
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U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
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Dr. Casey Means, Trump's pick for Surgeon General, faces criticism across the spectrum
Dr. Casey Means, a health care entrepreneur and social media influencer, is Trump's pick for surgeon general. But she's facing pushback for her unconventional resume.
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Casey Means, Trump's new pick for surgeon general, faces pushback
Casey Means, President Trump's new pick for U.S. surgeon general, faces questions about her medical qualifications. And despite RFK Jr.'s support, some in the MAHA movement are lobbying against her.
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Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A.
L.A. County has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A due to a spike in cases over the past year and data showing an increase in wastewater. Health officials aren't sure what's behind the rise in cases.
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Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards
The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace.
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Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults
Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
