Almost everyone uses a screen to briefly babysit their 4-5 year old, but research says don't do it. A new study shows that just 10 to 30 minutes of unsupervised daily screen time leads to poorer communication skills, lower vocabulary, and long-term behavioral problems.

Remote Area Medical (RAM) pop-up clinics provide free care to thousands, which is good news for those who need care. However, many Americans have to travel hundreds of miles and sleep in their cars for days just to receive the basic medical care provided at these clinics.

Thank you Sen. Sanders for a bill to require a moratorium on building new U.S. data centers for AI. We need better regulations on the use of AI, and we must protect workers and communities from the dangerous pollution caused by these massive facilities.

Where do health nonprofits get their major contributions? It's often from pharmaceutical companies–but that info isn't always public.

A new study finds that after the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped Medicare drug costs, fewer patients skipped or delayed medications due to cost. cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/healt...

Ultra-processed foods affect kids’ emotional and behavioral development. A new study finds that kids who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to experience anxiety, aggression, and hyperactivity. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

What happened to #MAHA? A new #poll reveals that 52% of Americans say the administration has not done enough to "Make America Healthy Again." thehill.com/policy/healt...

Terrible things are happening in nursing homes, and there is a staggering inability to hold people accountable, because people with connections get pardoned or game the system.

The Trump Administration's 2027 budget proposes a $5 billion cut to #NIH and decimates the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). NIH conducts essential medical research and #AHRQ research determines which treatments and prevention strategies are most effective.

Another verdict against social media! A Los Angeles jury ordered #Meta and #Google to pay $6 million to one young woman for intentionally addicting her to social media. www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...

Trump announced a 100% tariff on some imported medications—unless companies lower prices or move production to the U.S. The goal is to reduce drug costs and strengthen domestic supply chains. But economists warn that tariffs are often passed on to U.S. consumers.

Are you working full-time but still struggling to pay the bills? A shocking new report reveals that every day an estimated 200,000 Americans are selling their blood plasma to afford basic necessities like rent, medical bills, and preschool.

Good news from Malden, MA: Roosevelt Park will be restored with natural grass, not artificial turf. After years of community advocacy, the city chose a safer, greener option that reduces heat, flooding, and plastic waste. advocatenews.net/malden/news/...

Why was this drug approved without understanding how deadly it could be? The FDA recently realized 8 patients taking the vasculitis drug Tavneos (avacopan) died and dozens had severe liver injuries. FDA wants the company to stop selling the drug, but the company has refused.

Are "everywhere chemicals" in plastics putting millions of newborns at risk? A mind-boggling study says 2 common chemicals in plastic (phthalates) may cause nearly 2 million premature births and 74,000 infant deaths globally in a single year.

In this short video from the recent meeting of the American Society of Pharmacovigilance, NCHR's president pointed out that AI should help us identify serious side effects and complications from specific medical products. #AI #FDA #SideEffects

Can five extra minutes of sleep and a few green beans or stalks of broccoli really help you live longer? According to a new study of 60,000 people, the answer is yes.

Gilead makes billions in profit—so why are they refusing to sell this HIV prevention drug (also called PrEP) to those who need it most? Doctors Without Borders is calling out Gilead for blocking direct access to Lenacapavir, a breakthrough twice-yearly injection for HIV.

Veterans sacrifice their physical and mental health to protect our constitutional rights. Subjecting them to extreme stress and questionable disruptions of their civil liberties for exercising those very rights is unacceptable.

A shocking new report reveals that immigration authorities have detained the parents of more than 11,000 U.S. citizen kids in just seven months. Federal immigration authorities are deporting mothers at 4 times the previous rate.

Are your plastic food containers leaking chemicals into your leftovers? A BBC article featuring NCHR's Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains how plastic containers contaminate food, especially if warm, acidic (tomato sauce), or fatty.

The FDA warned biotech company ImmunityBio over misleading claims about its cancer drug. #FDA #Cancer #HealthPolicy #FalseAds wtop.com/national/202...

Are you aware that adverse reactions to prescribed medication is now the third leading cause of death in the United States? We were proud to attend The Medication Safety Roundtable this week hosted by the American Society of Pharmacovigilance. It was a great meeting!

A landmark jury verdict just ordered the tech giant #Meta to pay $375 million for allowing its platforms to become a haven for child predators. Investigators proved that Meta executives knew #Facebook and #Instagram were endangering children but ignored internal warnings and lied to the public.

The FDA withdrew a proposed rule that would ban teens under 18 from using #Tanningbeds unless parents sign a waiver. www.thewellnews.com/regulation/f...

Can a simple, low-cost pill prevent fatal pregnancy complications? A new study shows that in a healthcare system where preeclampsia is more likely, urging pregnant women to take 2 low-dose aspirins every night reduces the chances of life-threatening preeclampsia by nearly 30%.

Are the products in your home really safe? In 2025, unsafe consumer products were linked to 882 injuries and 12 deaths—yet many product recalls took months or even years after harm occurred. pirg.org/edfund/resou...

Does this shock you? An Inspector General report reveals nursing homes are falsely diagnosing dementia patients with schizophrenia just to sedate them. Antipsychotic drugs sedate patients -- sometimes severely.

The Department of Education is proposing to cut borrowing limits in half for almost all graduate students, including, mental health, and physical therapy. In our written public comment, we warned that these loan cuts will create a disaster for patient care.

A new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods makes you 67% more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest. #HeartHealth #Nutrition #HeartAttack #Stroke cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clini...

A new study by BlueCross/BlueShield shows that hospitals that use AI billing tools to charge patients. Surprise!: Many are being billed for conditions they never had. #HealthcareCosts #AI #MedicalBilling #Upcoding

Are #Ozempic and #Wegovy more dangerous than we were told? The #FDA slammed the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy for failing to properly report patient #deaths, #suicides, and #strokes.

#MAHA needs to stop the #EPA proposal to weaken pollution limits on ethylene oxide (#EtO), a cancer-causing chemical. Breathing it long-term significantly increases the risk of developing #leukemia, #lymphoma, and #breastcancer for facility workers and the people living nearby.

Families in #Brighton, NY asked us to warn their Board of Education about the dangers of proposed artificial turf fields. We told them that these expensive plastic fields expose developing kids to toxic chemicals, including #PFAS and microplastics.

Is getting a prescription renewed by AI for only $4 reasonable, innovative, or stupid? A new AI tool in Utah is legally renewing medications for chronic illness without doctors. Patients need more info before using this product. #AIHealth #Prescriptions #FDA #AI

The FDA is considering allowing "adult" vape flavors like coffee, spices, or tea. Calling these "adult" vaping products is misleading since flavored vapes that flooded the market were always meant to hook kids who didn't smoke.

Good news for public health! A federal judge has blocked RFK’s efforts to restrict vaccines and gut the childhood immunization schedule. The judge ruled that the Administration bypassed the rigorous, science-based review processes required by law.

Across the country, people are saying NO to massive data centers. Red and blue communities blocked or delayed $64 billion in tech projects to protect their local environment, water resources, and #PublicHealth.

A federal vaccine panel has dropped their dangerous proposal to stop recommending mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Good news! But it's important to know why. The White House decided its unpopular vaccine policies would hurt the Republicans running for election this year.

SNL's MAHAspital tells dangerously ill patients to eat steak and beef tallow, provides raw milk on IV, and has a special treatment for anyone who is vaccinated. Find out more on this SNL video and watch the full thing at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUBV...

For the first time in 9 months, the FDA is holding a cancer Advisory Committee meeting this April to discuss two AstraZeneca drugs for breast and prostate cancer. Nuanced scientific analyses have been lacking in recent FDA "expert panels."

A Gallup poll reveals that one-third of Americans are skipping meals or cutting daily spending in order to afford health care. Half of middle-income households also report delaying major life events like buying a home, having children, or retiring because of medical expenses.

Thank you to the Nantucket Current for publishing NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman's letter to the editor based on her letter to the Nantucket Board of Health warning residents about the serious health and environmental risks of artificial turf.

Thank you to the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror for publishing NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman's letter to the Nantucket Board of Health warning residents about the serious health and environmental risks of artificial turf.

A study shows pacifiers can release a toxic chemical called BPA —even those specifically labeled "BPA-free. BPA can disrupt hormones and harm development. While BPA is banned in baby bottles and sippy cups, pacifiers have not been regulated. usrtk.org/healthwire/p...

A new survey shows declining public trust in federal health leadership. After the CDC changed its childhood immunization schedule, Americans are now more likely to follow vaccine guidance from nonprofits like the American Academy of Pediatrics than federal health agencies. We agree!

Families in Montclair, NJ asked us to review the artificial turf language in their town's climate resiliency plan, so we wrote to the Township Council. See our letter explaining how these $1+ million plastic grass fields undermine climate goals.

Why has the FDA had so few public advisory meetings, instead making controversial drug decisions behind closed doors? NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman told STAT News that the FDA is actively avoiding experts who disagree with what the agency has already decided to do.

We explain that the latest news at FDA shows industry pressure. With FDA biologics chief Dr. Vinay Prasad resigning, NCHR President Diana Zuckerman told the NYT that this is a major loss for FDA and evidence-based medicine. #FDA #Medicare #HealthcareCosts www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/h...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50. Why? The exact cause is unclear, but research suggests obesity, less physical activity, and ultraprocessed foods all contribute.