Policy

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced a plan to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes in the U.S., aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. The FDA will establish a national standard, revoke authorizations for certain dyes, and promote natural color additives. The announcement follows state-level bans in West Virginia and Utah and a prior federal ban on Red No. 3. Health advocates, including Dr. Mark Hyman and Vani Hari, supported the move, while Kennedy criticized media silence and hinted at future efforts to address sugar in food.

Helena Hjalmarsson examines the rising autism rate and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s commitment to research, despite pushback from senators with pharmaceutical ties.

In a candid interview with Megyn Kelly, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announces reforms to curb Big Pharma's influence by removing industry members from FDA advisory committees. Highlighting the "revolving door" between the FDA and pharmaceutical companies, Makary aims to reduce conflicts of interest and ensure independent drug approval processes, fostering public trust in the agency.