Peter’s Memo: Make America Sick Again?

Despite its “Make America Healthy Again” rhetoric, the Trump administration seems hell-bent on making our health worse. Here’s some of what we’re tracking at CSPI (Nutrition Action’s publisher):

RFK, Jr.’s MAHA report favors voluntary industry action over regulation

CDC purge and Covid vaccine restrictions threaten public health

How do we know vaccines are safe?

If you’re confused about whether vaccines are safe, you’re not alone. Are the ingredients safe? What are the long-term risks? Can kids’ immune systems handle so many? We’ve got your answers here.

Can supplements ward off a cold, the flu, or Covid?

‘Immune boosting’ supplements are everywhere, but what does the evidence show about vitamins C and D, zinc, and elderberry for fighting colds, the flu, and Covid?

Stop the outbreaks of tomorrow by voting against Kennedy on Senate floor

Why are groceries so expensive? What you need to know

As Americans pay more than ever for groceries, here's a look at the factors—drought, inflation, disease, price gouging and more—contributing to high food costs.

Laboratory-developed tests: FDA moves to close loophole

Laboratory-developed tests have proliferated in volume and complexity. In 2024, the FDA released a rule that mandates LDTs to comply with current FDA requirements.

Lab-developed tests: Everything you need to know

Lab-developed tests can detect anything from COVID-19 to genetic diseases. But there is virtually no oversight of these devices. Here's what to know.

Court hits pause on Missouri pharmacist gag rule about COVID treatments