New Food Pyramid Calls for Placing Real Food at the Center of Health
Under direction of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. government has released an updated food pyramid and dietary guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines prioritize “high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” while also avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.1 “My message is clear: Eat […]
Some States Take Action to Separate Access to Vaccines from Federal Recommendations
As U.S. federal government vaccine policy shifts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the direction of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., some state legislators are proposing legislation that separates access to vaccines from federal vaccine use recommendations.1 Under HHS Secretary Kennedy, sweeping changes have already […]
CT Scan Radiation Linked to Cancer, Especially in Children
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to provide detailed cross section images of the body’s internal organs, bones and soft tissues for the purpose of diagnosing disease and injuries. They’re commonly used to help detect and treat a wide range of conditions, from bone fractures and cancer tumors to heart disease and blood clots. CT […]
DHHS Secretary RFK, Jr. and USDA Secretary Both Say “No” to Bird Flu Vaccine for Chickens
Opinion | Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr announced on Mar. 4, 2025 that the avian influenza (“bird flu”) vaccine should not be given to chickens in the U.S. based on emerging evidence that injecting poultry with avian influenza virus (AIV) vaccine could lead to mutations accelerating evolution of the animal […]
Medical Tourism Among Americans on the Rise
The number of people from the United States traveling abroad for medical care has surged in recent years. Although precise statistics are unavailable, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that millions of Americans now seek treatment in other countries.1 The phenomenon of medical tourism, where patients travel abroad for affordable or […]
Annual COVID Shot. Is it Inevitable?
In a recent interview, the newly appointed director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggested that the agency may soon come out with a recommendation for Americans to be vaccinated for COVID-19 every year.1 2 Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who was sworn in as the 20th CDC director on July 10, […]