Reform Wins
In a major victory for children's health advocates, California Governor signed into law a comprehensive ban on synthetic food dyes in all public school meals, making it the first state to completely eliminate these controversial additives from school cafeterias. The California School Food Safety Act prohibits Red 40,
Children's Health
New data from the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reveals that autism spectrum disorder now affects 1 in 31 American children, continuing a troubling upward trend that has seen rates increase over 300% since 2000. In response, the MAHA Commission on Children's Health has
Exposés
A senior CDC epidemiologist has come forward with explosive allegations that the agency systematically excluded unfavorable data from key childhood vaccine safety studies, according to documents obtained by MAHA Daily. Dr. [Name Redacted], who worked in the CDC's Immunization Safety Office for 15 years, provided congressional investigators with
Environmental & Chemical Reforms
In a landmark ruling, a federal court has ordered the EPA to take regulatory action on fluoride in drinking water after finding the agency failed to address substantial evidence of neurotoxicity, particularly in children. The ruling comes after a lawsuit brought by health advocacy groups citing numerous studies linking fluoride
Pharmaceutical & Medical Reforms
The MAHA Commission has formally requested an independent scientific review of the childhood vaccine schedule, which has grown from 24 doses in 1983 to 72 doses today, citing concerns about cumulative safety studies. The request calls for scientists with no pharmaceutical industry ties to examine whether the complete schedule has
Agriculture & Food Reforms
The USDA today announced sweeping reforms to the National School Lunch Program, mandating significant reductions in ultra-processed foods and increases in fresh, whole food options for America's 30 million student participants. Key Changes * 50% reduction in added sugars by 2027 * Elimination of all artificial colors and flavors by
Environmental & Chemical Reforms
A group of international scientists has petitioned the FCC to update cell phone radiation safety standards, noting that current limits are based on 1990s science and don't account for modern usage patterns, especially among children. Key Concerns * Safety tests use adult-sized models; children's thinner skulls absorb
Children's Health
CDC data shows teen depression and anxiety have tripled since 2010, with suicide now the second leading cause of death among young people. The MAHA Commission is investigating potential contributing factors beyond social media. Potential Factors Under Review * Ultra-processed food and gut-brain connection * Reduced outdoor time and nature exposure * Sleep