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Fox News
11 hours ago
- Health
- Fox News
WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr, top health officials announce new measures to combat dangerous opioid
Secretary RFK Jr., joined by Deputy Secretary O'Neill, FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary, and Senator Mullin, hosts a press conference to unveil new federal actions targeting the opioid 7-OH to protect Americans.
Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
The Bulletin July 29, 2025
The rundown: Launched in early 2025, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to combat childhood chronic disease through food policy reforms. Why it matters: While early signs suggest U.S. obesity may be plateauing, experts credit GLP‑1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic—not MAHA—for the trend. Critics warn the administration risks taking credit for changes driven by pharmaceutical breakthroughs, not policy. MAHA's efforts, such as banning food dyes and urging soda recipe changes, lack regulatory force and may distract from structural reforms. Simultaneously, federal cuts to health programs undercut its goals. Read more in-depth coverage: Ozempic Could Change Births in America TL/DR: "The intention of what RFK Jr. wants in this area is good," said Dr. Robert Klitzman, professor of psychiatry and director of the bioethics program at Columbia University. What happens now? Experts say meaningful change requires balancing prevention with treatment and worry that misattributing success could undermine long-term public health strategy. Deeper reading America's Obesity Epidemic Is Finally Easing. Will MAHA Take Credit?
CNN
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel votes on flu shot
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel votes on flu shot Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory group has voted to stop using flu shots that contain thimerosal. CNN's Meg Tirrell breaks down the research behind thimerosal and why this matters. 01:47 - Source: CNN Vertical Top News 13 videos RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel votes on flu shot Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory group has voted to stop using flu shots that contain thimerosal. CNN's Meg Tirrell breaks down the research behind thimerosal and why this matters. 01:47 - Source: CNN Judge declines to release Epstein grand jury documents A Florida federal judge declined to release additional grand jury documents from the criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking the first roadblock in the Justice Department's efforts to quell the public backlash over the handling of the case. CNN's Evan Perez reports. 02:43 - Source: CNN Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students. 01:29 - Source: CNN Fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Fans have gathered in Ozzy Osbourne's hometown to pay tribute to the former Black Sabbath singer, who died yesterday at the age of 76. One of them told CNN's Salma Abdelaziz that Osbourne will 'live on forever in his music.' 01:07 - Source: CNN Hot Chinese brands are coming to America Chinese brands like Luckin Coffee, Pop Mart, and HEYTEA are expanding in the United States, despite the ongoing trade war. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich and Marc Stewart report from two different continents on why the companies covet American customers. 02:10 - Source: CNN Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76-years-old Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, has died aged 76. CNN's Stephanie Elam looks back at the legendary career as the Godfather of Heavy Metal. 03:05 - Source: CNN Newly uncovered photos show Jeffrey Epstein attended Trump's wedding in 1993 Photos from Trump's 1993 wedding and video footage from 1999 Victoria's Secret fashion show shed light on Trump-Epstein relationship. CNN's Andrew Kaczynski has the story. 01:31 - Source: CNN Missing child case from 46 years ago reopened A federal appeals court overturned the verdict of Pedro Hernandez, the bodega worker who was found guilty in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering Etan Patz in 1979. Patz was 6 years old when he disappeared on the first day he was allowed to walk alone to his school bus stop in New York City. 01:50 - Source: CNN US citizen among Druze executed in Syria Hosam Saraya, a 35-year-old Syrian-American from Oklahoma, was among eight men, all family members, rounded up and killed in an execution-style attack amid an outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria this month. The violence flared between Syrian Druze groups and Bedouin tribes in the Druze-majority Suwayda province. Video geolocated by CNN shows a group of men, Saraya included, being marched to their death. 02:04 - Source: CNN Epstein's brother vividly details relationship between Trump and Epstein Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark, tells CNN's Erin Burnett about his brother's 'very close' friendship with Donald Trump in the 1990s. 02:01 - Source: CNN Stephen Colbert addresses 'The Late Show' cancellation 'Cancel culture has gone too far,' Stephen Colbert told the audience as he began his first post-cancellation episode of 'The Late Show.' The host went on to fire back at Trump's Truth Social post celebrating the announcement by CBS. The episode also featured cameos by late night talk show hosts including Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, John Oliver and Seth Meyers. 01:24 - Source: CNN Fire tornado rips through Turkish forest Turkey's forestry ministry has released video of a fire tornado tearing through the country's woodland. Hundreds of wildfires have gripped Turkey this summer, as well as Greece and other Mediterranean countries. 00:33 - Source: CNN Breonna Taylor's mother speaks out on officer's sentencing CNN's Laura Coates speaks with Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor's mother, about the sentencing of former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison. He was given three years in prison for using excessive force during the deadly 2020 Breonna Taylor raid. 01:45 - Source: CNN
USA Today
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- USA Today
RFK Jr. works out in jeans. We tried it. It didn't go well.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems to really love wearing jeans. Who doesn't, really? Whether they're skinny or baggy, dark- or light-wash, denim jeans are a fashion staple. But RFK Jr. seems to also love wearing jeans to ... exercise? The Health and Human Services Secretary has been spotted donning jeans at the gym. Most recently, on a hike in blistering heat. Many on social media were quick to question the behavior: "It's really weird to me that this guy seems to always be exercising in jeans." Others were less skeptical: "RFK Jr is single-handedly showing the nation that 'activewear' is a myth. You can train, hike, run, cycle in normal clothing." OK, let's play along here. Some experts tout the benefits of hot yoga. Many people lead active lifestyles outdoors in jeans every day. Maybe working out in jeans is no different? Here at USA TODAY, we couldn't help but wonder: Would we be happy breaking a denim-soaked sweat? With Finn atop Camelback in Phoenix this morning. So we tried it out ourselves, to mixed results. Wearing jeans on a run The second I stepped outside in my light-wash, baby blue jeans to go for a run a July morning in Washington, D.C., I regretted the choice. The humidity seeped into my pores, and beads of sweat pooled all across my body. Including my denim-covered legs. I typically run in shorts, a running tank top and a sweatband. That day, I channeled RFK Jr. and ran like the wind, or something like that. The breezy rush of air that usually whispers at my legs never materialized. The denim laced heat onto them instead. I wanted to shout at each runner and dog-walker I ran by: "This is for work! I promise! I don't like this!" One mile passed, then two and then a third. I took my usual route, though nothing about the run felt particularly usual. I felt constricted. Contained. Confounded. How could anyone enjoy this? But then it clicked. Just because this didn't work for me didn't mean it couldn't work for others. Maybe some are self-conscious about their legs, and find jeans a comfortable solution for their exercise routines over athleisure. Maybe some like the heat the denim brings. Maybe others just like breaking the status quo. Will I be running in jeans again? No. But I'm glad I tried it – even if a friend saw me and won't let me live it down. –– David Oliver, Deputy Wellness Editor In case you need: Running is great exercise, but many struggle with how to get started. Here are some tips. Wearing jeans during Solidcore Even in sweat-wicking fabric, Solidcore is no walk in the park. The pilates-inspired reformer workout has a cult following among New York City 20-somethings for packing a core and oblique focused challenge into 50 EDM-filled minutes. Each station on the studio floor is marked with a motivational phrase. Mine read 'Make someday today.' I don't think they meant the 'someday' you attend a workout class in jeans, I thought as I lunged and crunched to the chorus of 'Harlem Shake.' Even with the lights dimmed, I couldn't help but feel self-conscious in a sea of matching Alo yoga sets and Lululemon leggings. When I dropped into the first Bulgarian split squat of class, flashbacks of the time I split my pants during a high school PE class raced through my mind. But truth be told, it wasn't as bad as I expected. I got a few confused looks, but once I realized everyone in the room was more concerned with surviving the plank section than with my choice of attire, the class moved on as normal, albeit with more sweat. If you forget your workout clothes, jeans can work in a pinch. (It likely helps if they're 94% cotton and bootcut like mine were). Still, I wouldn't test the limits by trying it out in a more sweat-inducing class like SoulCycle or CorePower. –– Rachel Hale, Youth Mental Health Reporting Fellow More details: RFK Jr. hiked 'extremely difficult' Phoenix trail in July heat – while wearing jeans Wearing jeans during a gym session My dark-wash denims were made to move – well, really more to suck it up and keep it tight. They pack "tighter tummy technology," with 77% cotton, 21% polyester and the hardworking 2% Spandex. So when I set my position to bang out 15 squats at the start of my workout, I expected them to feel like a second skin. And, to a degree, they did. Not too long into my second set, it was like a skin I was desperate to shed – now, now, NOW! While I didn't tap out of my workout, I did have to abandon my jeans. It was not my favorite experience knowing exactly where sweat was gathering and soaking into my pants that grew just a little heavier. That might seem like a perk in a workout, but I assure you it was not. That said, if I did feel like spontaneously smacking the battle ropes in the backyard, being in jeans wouldn't deter me. –– Michelle Maltais, Executive Editor for Lifestyles & Financial Wellbeing The bottom line? We are glad we tried RFK Jr.'s jeans workout (hey, it makes for a good conversation starter) but none of us can say we'd readily repeat it. Maybe the Make America Health Again guru knows something we don't. We can't be sure – he didn't return our request for comment on the subject. Feel free to send us your "hot" takes on working out in jeans by emailing David at doliver@ And for anyone wanting to jump on the trend, please keep in mind jeans may not be safe to work out in, depending on the activity and your individual health needs; please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns about it and remember to follow the rules of your gym. Some institutions don't allow working out in jeans (and we now understand why).
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PepsiCo Seemingly Responds to Trump's Remarks on Coca-Cola with This Big Change
PepsiCo Seemingly Responds to Trump's Remarks on Coca-Cola with This Big Change originally appeared on Parade. Let's be honest, friends. The world feels a little bit more than wackadoodle lately, and it's getting hard to keep up with everything that's going on. Floods are raging across the country, there's salmonella in the eggs, plastic is in almost everything, and we still can't agree that everyone deserves the same basic human rights. It's truly pandemonium, and for some reason, the past few years have felt like a decades-long saga without an ending. With all the real-world problems going on, you'd think we'd find something more pressing to focus on instead of seed oils and food dyes, but alas, here we are. Sure, we can all agree that synthetic colorings and extra ingredients that aren't immediately beneficial for food safety and preservation aren't exactly great, but what about combating climate change or ending world hunger? 😋😋🍳🍔 It would seem those problems are a bit too big to tackle, so instead, we'll start by eliminating high fructose corn syrup from soda. With the help of the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr., the Trump administration has been pressuring companies and brands that do business in the United States to reformulate their products to remove dyes and ingredients that could contribute to chronic illnesses and from Heinz to General Mills have all announced their intent to follow suit, and now, thanks to Donald Trump, the soda industry might be next. Just this past Wednesday, the President claimed that Coca-Cola would be switching to real cane sugar in its sodas, prompting the makers of Pepsi to seemingly respond with a major update of their own. The brand announced on Thursday that it would remove artificial colors and flavors from Lay's and Tostitos when they relaunch later this year. It also signaled that it would switch to cane sugar in its products if consumer demand supports it. Additionally, it said that it plans to switch to avocado and olive oils across its brands in an effort to appease shifting consumer sentiment regarding certain oils. While Coca-Cola has neither confirmed nor denied President Trump's claims, the company has made sugar reduction a primary focus across its products—and it looks like Pepsi is gearing up to do the same. Only time will tell if this becomes an industry wide trend. One thing we're sure of, though, is that it won't be a slow news weekPepsiCo Seemingly Responds to Trump's Remarks on Coca-Cola with This Big Change first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
