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Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension affect 133 million Americans, with the MAHA Commission urging action on better nutrition and diet.
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.
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.
The commission to "Make America Healthy Again" was tasked with investigating chronic illness and delivering a plan to fight childhood diseases.
The widely anticipated report, expected as soon as Thursday, takes on ultra-processed foods, lobbyists and childhood vaccines. But it goes relatively easy on pesticides in farming.
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
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.
The highly anticipated White House report on childhood diseases, titled "Make Our Children Healthy Again: Assessment," was released by the MAHA commission.
The Trump administration issued its long-awaited Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report Thursday, hammering various industries while deviating from mainstream science on key issues