Read, Watch or Listen

The Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative, unveiled by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focuses on investigating vaccine injuries, pharmaceutical practices, and cumulative chemical exposures. While proposing studies on SSRI effects and a new vaccine framework, it lacks significant regulatory action. The plan includes researching autism causes and ultraprocessed foods, alongside efforts to reduce pesticide use and improve child health. However, critics express concern over the absence of stronger regulatory measures and the downplaying of factors like pollution and gun violence, while praising the focus on data and infrastructure for future research.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.