Public Health & Policy Reforms

Children's Health

Autism Rates Climb to 1 in 31 Children: MAHA Commission Calls for Urgent Investigation

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

The MAHA Agenda Explained: 128 Recommendations to Transform American Health

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda represents the most comprehensive health reform proposal in American history. Developed by the MAHA Commission and championed by RFK Jr., it contains 128 specific policy recommendations across five major categories. The Five Pillars of MAHA 1. Pharmaceutical & Medical Reforms (42 recommendations) End

Public Health & Policy Reforms

How to Contact Your Representative About MAHA Reforms: A Complete Guide

Your voice matters. Members of Congress pay attention to constituent feedback, especially on issues they're hearing about repeatedly. Here's how to make your voice heard on MAHA reforms. Step 1: Find Your Representatives Use our Scorekeeper tool to find your senators and representative. You'll

Agriculture & Food Reforms

STUDY: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Health Conditions in Largest Analysis Ever

A sweeping analysis of 45 meta-analyses involving nearly 10 million participants has found convincing evidence that ultra-processed foods are directly linked to 32 different health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and early death. Published in the British Medical Journal, the study represents the most comprehensive review of ultra-processed

Pharmaceutical & Medical Reforms

Bill Introduced to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to ban direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, a practice allowed only in the United States and New Zealand among developed nations. The "Prescription Drug Advertising Reform Act" would prohibit TV, radio, print, and digital advertising of prescription medications directly to consumers. The

Public Health & Policy Reforms

Medical Freedom Bill Passes Senate Committee: Informed Consent Protections Advance

The "Medical Freedom and Informed Consent Protection Act" passed the Senate Health Committee with bipartisan support, moving one step closer to enshrining patient autonomy in federal law. Key Provisions * Prohibits federal vaccine mandates for employment or education * Requires full disclosure of all risks before any medical procedure * Protects

Public Health & Policy Reforms

America's Chronic Disease Crisis: 6 in 10 Adults Now Have at Least One Chronic Condition

CDC data confirms that chronic diseases now affect 60% of American adults, with 40% having two or more conditions. The United States spends more on healthcare than any nation yet ranks last among developed countries in health outcomes. By the Numbers * Heart disease: 121 million Americans * Diabetes/prediabetes: 130 million

RFK Jr. Updates

RFK Jr. Orders Audit of NIH Funding: Where Does the $47 Billion Go?

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a comprehensive audit of NIH funding, seeking to determine how the agency's $47 billion annual budget is allocated and whether taxpayer-funded research is truly serving the public interest. Audit Focus Areas * Proportion of funding going to prevention vs. treatment research

Children's Health

Teen Mental Health Crisis Deepens: What's Driving the Epidemic?

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