Preity Zinta Charms London: Fans Can't Get Enough
Donald Trump's recent Club World Cup appearance has sparked a frenzy online after viewers noticed his swollen ankles and apparent bruising on his right hand. Is it just poor circulation—or something being covered up? Social media is flooded with theories, from heart issues to hidden medication. With the 2024 election looming, questions about Trump's fitness are once again center stage. We break down the viral photos, public reaction, and what it could really mean for his health.
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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
States sue Trump, saying he is intimidating hospitals over gender-affirming care for youth
Seventeen Democratic officials accused President Donald Trump 's administration of unlawfully intimidating health care providers into stopping gender-affirming care for transgender youth in a lawsuit filed Friday. The complaint comes after a month in which at least eight major hospitals and hospital systems - all in states where the care is allowed under state law - announced they were stopping or restricting the care. The latest announcement came Thursday from UI Health in Chicago. Trump 's administration announced in July that it was sending subpoenas to providers and focusing on investigating them for fraud. It later boasted in a news release that hospitals are halting treatments. The Democratic officials say Trump's policies are an attempt to impose a nationwide ban on the treatment for people under 19 - and that's unlawful because there's no federal statute that bans providing the care to minors. The suit was filed by attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia, plus the governor of Pennsylvania, in U.S. District Court in Boston. "The federal government is running a cruel and targeted harassment campaign against providers who offer lawful, lifesaving care to children," New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. Trump and others who oppose the care say that it makes permanent changes that people who receive it could come to regret - and maintain that it's being driven by questionable science. Since 2021, 28 states with Republican-controlled legislatures have adopted policies to ban or restrict gender-affirming care for minors. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have a right to enforce those laws. For families with transgender children, the state laws and medical center policy changes have sparked urgent scrambles for treatment. The medical centers are responding to political and legal pressure The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the biggest public provider of gender-affirming care for children in teens in the U.S., closed in July. At least seven other major hospitals and health systems have made similar announcements, including Children's National in Washington D.C., UChicago Medicine and Yale New Haven Health . Kaiser Permanente, which operates in California and several other states, said it would pause gender-affirming surgeries for those under 19 as of the end of August, but would continue hormone therapy. Connecticut Children's Medical Center cited "an increasingly complex and evolving landscape" for winding down care. Other hospitals, including Penn State, had already made similar decisions since Trump returned to office in January. Alex Sheldon, executive director of GLMA, an organization that advocates for health care equity for LGBTQ+ people, said the health systems have pulled back the services for legal reasons, not medical ones. "Not once has a hospital said they are ending care because it is not medically sound," Sheldon said. Trump's administration has targeted the care in multiple ways Trump devoted a lot of attention to transgender people in his campaign last year as part of a growing pushback from conservatives as transgender people have gained visibility and acceptance on some fronts. Trump criticized gender-affirming care, transgender women in women's sports, and transgender women's use of women's facilities such as restrooms. On his inauguration day in January, Trump signed an executive order defining the sexes as only male and female for government purposes, setting the tone for a cascade of actions that affect transgender people. About a week later, Trump called to stop using federal money, including from Medicaid, for gender-affirming care for those under 19. About half of U.S. adults approve of Trump's handling of transgender issues, an AP-NORC poll found. But the American Medical Association says that gender is on a spectrum, and the group opposes policies that restrict access to gender-affirming health care. Gender-affirming care includes a range of medical and mental health services to support a person's gender identity, including when it's different from the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes counseling and treatment with medications that block puberty, and hormone therapy to produce physical changes, as well as surgery, which is rare for minors. In March, a judge paused enforcement of the ban on government spending for care. The court ruling didn't stop other federal government action In April, Attorney General Pam Bondi directed government investigators to focus on providers who continue to offer gender-affirming care for transgender youth. "Under my leadership, the Department of Justice will bring these practices to an end," she wrote. In May, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a report discouraging medical interventions for transgender youth and instead focusing solely on talk therapy. The report questions adolescents' capacity to consent to life-changing treatments that could result in future infertility. The administration has not said who wrote the report, which has been deeply criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates. In June, a Justice Department memo called for prioritizing civil investigations of those who provide the treatment. In July, Justice Department announced it had sent more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics involved in gender-affirming care for youth, saying they were part of investigations of health care fraud, false statements and other possible wrongdoing. And in a statement last week, the White House celebrated decisions to end gender-affirming care, which it called a "barbaric, pseudoscientific practice" Families worry about accessing care Kirsten Salvatore 's 15-year-old child started hormone therapy late last year at Penn State Health. Salvatore said in an interview with The Associated Press before the lawsuit was announced that it was a major factor in reduced signs of anxiety and depression. Last month, the family received official notice from the health system that it would no longer offer the hormones for patients under 19 after July 31, though talk therapy can continue. Salvatore has been struggling to find a place that's not hours away from their Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, home that would provide the hormones and accept Medicaid coverage. "I'm walking around blind with no guidance, and whatever breadcrumbs I was given are to a dead-end alleyway," she said. The family has enough testosterone stockpiled to last until January. But if they can't find a new provider by then, Salvatore's child could risk detransitioning, she said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Donald Trump signs executive order to ‘Make America Fit Again': What is the Presidential Fitness Test as push-up tests return to schools
President Donald Trump has officially revived the iconic Presidential Fitness Test, once a hallmark of American physical education classes. With the stroke of an executive order on July 31, Trump aims to 'Make America Fit Again' by reinstating rigorous physical challenges for schoolchildren nationwide, including mile runs, push-ups, and sit-ups. Citing rising obesity rates and declining youth fitness, the Trump administration argues that performance-based assessments will foster a stronger, healthier generation. The move marks a sharp reversal of the Obama-era program that had shifted focus from physical performance to long-term wellness. Make America Fit Again : Trump's push to restore physical standards The Presidential Fitness Test was first introduced in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower to address concerns that American children were falling behind their global peers in physical health. It quickly became a staple in schools, assessing strength, endurance, and flexibility through standardized exercises. For decades, students trained to earn the coveted Presidential Fitness Award. But by 2013, the Obama administration replaced the test with a more holistic program focusing on lifelong health habits and personal fitness goals, marking a shift away from high-pressure physical benchmarks. Trump's executive order and new fitness goals Trump's latest executive order reintroduces the test across public schools and reinstates the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Legendary Cars from the Past Undo Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been tasked with overseeing the effort and shaping updated criteria for the modern era. The council will create new school-based programs, reward high-achieving students with a renewed Presidential Fitness Award, and help align the test with goals of American youth strength, military readiness, and healthy living. What the test includes for today's students The revived Presidential Fitness Test will include several familiar components that measure a student's physical capabilities: Push-ups for upper-body strength Sit-ups or crunches to test core endurance The sit-and-reach stretch for flexibility A one-mile run to evaluate cardiovascular stamina Pull-ups or the flexed-arm hang to assess muscular strength These tests will be evaluated against age-based benchmarks. While the test will be required in physical education classes, how results impact grading will vary by school district. Why the original test was removed in 2013 The Obama-era shift toward the Presidential Youth Fitness Program was designed to reduce competition and anxiety in fitness assessments. Health experts at the time argued the traditional test led to unhealthy comparisons, discouraged participation, and made students feel judged rather than supported. The new model emphasized personal progress and allowed teachers, students, and parents to use scores privately to encourage improvement rather than public performance. Pushback and concerns over Trump's mandate Despite strong support from Trump and his base, the return of the test has sparked pushback from educators and health professionals. Critics argue that: It may pressure students who struggle with physical activity Some schools lack the funding or staffing to properly implement it The focus on performance over progress could alienate children with physical challenges Nevertheless, the administration insists the rebooted test will include updated guidelines to promote fairness and student well-being while restoring national fitness goals. Fitness, patriotism, and politics Trump's revival of the test is about more than just exercise. 'Make America Fit Again' is both a slogan and a signal—a return to an era of discipline, competition, and national pride. The move aligns with his broader cultural message emphasizing strength, readiness, and traditional American values. As schools prepare to reintroduce this once-feared challenge, the question remains: will the old-school fitness test help shape a healthier generation, or reignite an old debate about how we define wellness in America's youth?
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
U.S. President Donald Trump calls out Indian American Vasant Narasimhan, other big pharma CEOs to cut drug prices
In a rare and direct move, U.S. President Donald Trump has personally written to 17 top pharmaceutical CEOs — including Indian American Vasant Narasimhan, MD and CEO of Novartis — demanding an urgent action to bring down skyrocketing drug prices in the United States. The letters, signed by the President and disclosed at a White House briefing on Thursday (July 31, 2025), give companies time until September 29, 2025, to commit to offering Americans the same prices they charge in Europe and other developed nations. The announcement, delivered by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitte, marks a significant escalation in the administration's war on what it calls 'abusive drug pricing practices.' Trump ended conflicts including India-Pakistan, should get Nobel Peace Prize: White House Press Secretary 'For too long,' Ms. Leavitte told reporters, 'Americans have paid more than triple for the same life-saving medications compared to other countries. President Trump says this injustice ends now.' The letter addressed to Dr. Narasimhan and his peers includes four binding demands: extend global parity pricing to Medicaid, apply fair pricing to new drugs, redirect overseas profits to American patients, and enable direct consumer purchases at internationally benchmarked prices. Each letter was tailored but echoed the same urgent message: the days of global freeloading on American innovation are over. Trump and team 'frustrated' with India over trade talks, says U.S. Treasury Secretary 'This unacceptable burden on hardworking American families ends with my administration,' Mr. Trump wrote, warning companies that if they fail to comply, the White House will 'deploy every tool in our arsenal.' Among the many recipients of these letters is Novartis CEO Vasant Narasimhan, a U.S.-trained physician who has led the Swiss pharmaceutical giant since 2018. While Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, it derives substantial revenue from U.S. patients and government programmes. Behind the policy is a human story. During the briefing, Ms. Leavitte read a letter from a mother in Ohio who struggles to afford insulin for her son, even while working two jobs. 'This is about people,' she said. 'Families are being forced to choose between rent and medicine.' In his letter, Mr. Trump said the unacceptable burden on hardworking American families ends with his administration. 'Most proposals the Trump administration has received to resolve this critical issue promised more of the same, shifting blame and requesting policy changes that would result in billions of dollars in handouts to industry,' he said. 'Moving forward, the only thing I will accept from drug manufacturers is a commitment that provides American families immediate relief from the vastly inflated drug prices and an end to the free ride of American innovation by European and other developed nations. Accordingly, I'm calling on Eli Lilly and Company and every manufacturer doing business in our great country to take the following actions within the next 60 days: extend the most favoured nation pricing to Medicaid; guarantee most favoured nation pricing for newly launched drugs; return increased revenues abroad to American patients and taxpayers; provide for direct purchasing at most favoured nation pricing,' Mr. Trump wrote. (This article is published in an arrangement with 5WH.)
