‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked funding | CNN Scientists and public health advocates see disconnects between what the Trump administration says about health — notably, in its “MAHA Report” — and what it’s actually doing.

Trump’s actions on health conflict with #MAHA rah-rah:
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Trump Administration Retreats From 100% Withholding on Social Security Clawbacks - KFF Health News The Social Security Administration will now withhold 50% of many recipients’ monthly benefits to claw back alleged overpayments — down from the 100% it announced in March, but way up from the 10% cap ...

The Social Security Administration is backing off its plan to cut off many beneficiaries’ monthly benefit payments to claw back sums they were allegedly overpaid. Instead, it will default to withholding half. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change.

In and interview Monday, Martin O’Malley shared his concerns about the policy change.

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In Trump’s Team, Supplement Fans Find Kindred Spirits in Search of Better Health - KFF Health News President Donald Trump’s health team has deep financial ties to the supplements industry. Now they’re poised to boost its growth and remake the government’s approach to health.

My latest for @kffhealthnews.org: how a band of lovers of vitamins, peptides, and other supplements took over HHS -- and how they're vibing with their base: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

In Trump’s Team, Supplement Fans Find Kindred Spirits in Search of Better Health - KFF Health News President Donald Trump’s health team has deep financial ties to the supplements industry. Now they’re poised to boost its growth and remake the government’s approach to health.

President Donald Trump’s health officials want you to take your vitamins.

@dariustahir.bsky.social reports on why biohackers, weight lifters, and enthusiasts of alternative medicine are ready to buy in. bit.ly/43Jfujn

States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians - KFF Health News Amid doctor shortages, several states have stopped requiring foreign-trained providers to repeat residencies before they’re fully licensed. Critics say patients could be harmed because of the loosened...

Many states are considering making it easier for internationally trained doctors to get U.S. medical licenses. Supporters say this will help increase the number of rural docs but skeptics say remaining licensing+hiring barriers could hamper this effort.

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Barbershop Killing Escalates Trauma for Boston Neighborhood Riven by Gun Violence - KFF Health News American communities plagued by gun violence, including Four Corners in Boston, honor pockets of safety as sacred spaces. A brazen barbershop killing was a new and traumatic violation.

Shootings send ripples of trauma through communities. Exposure to gun killings has been linked to higher levels of depression, suicidal ideation, and other mental health difficulties. Black youth were disproportionately affected.
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Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called 'Clawback Cruelty' - KFF Health News Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change.

Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold 100% of recipients’ monthly benefits, the agency announced. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

YouTube video by CBS Mornings Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders

Does the @fda.gov approve food additives? Who decides if food is "generally recognized as safe" to eat? David Hilzenrath answers your questions on @cbsmornings.bsky.social. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vH4... and read David's @kffhealthnews.org story here:
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Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called 'Clawback Cruelty' - KFF Health News Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change.

Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America's Food Supply - KFF Health News The FDA has relied on food companies for decades to determine whether their ingredients are safe. Some chemicals and additives are tied to health risks while others are absent from product labels.

The FDA has relied on food companies for decades to determine whether their ingredients are safe. Some chemicals and additives are tied to health risks while others are absent from product labels. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America's Food Supply - KFF Health News The FDA has relied on food companies for decades to determine whether their ingredients are safe. Some chemicals and additives are tied to health risks while others are absent from product labels.

The FDA’s restraints on food ingredients are limited and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe, a KFF Health News examination found. There are at least 950 substances in our food that are not permitted in Europe, one expert estimates. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...