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The drastic cuts to SNAP & Medicaid ripple far beyond those programs. Enrollment automatically connects kids to free school meals, Summer EBT, WIC, & more. When enrollment drops, these connections break.

cspi.orgHow SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Threaten Children’s Access to Federal Nutrition Programs

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Our new resource (linked below) maps out 16 pathways showing how SNAP and Medicaid enrollment leads to access to nutrition programs that feed children 👇 www.cspi.org/resource/how...

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jamanetwork.comPeptides, FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, and the Future of FDA Drug ApprovalThis Viewpoint discusses the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee’s recommendation to add 7 peptides to the compounding 503A Bulks List and the profound thre...

If FDA follows a recent advisory cmte.’s advice, it will not only expose the public to the risks of unproven peptides but also threaten the integrity of the advisory cmte. system and the FDA’s drug approval process itself. Read my latest in @jama.com with Sophia Samantaroy, MS and Isabella Xu, MPH.

cspi.orgVaccines don’t cause autism. Here’s how we knowDecades of strong science couldn’t be clearer: Vaccines do not cause autism. So where did the rumors linking vaccines and autism come from? And how do we know they’re not true?

As the measles outbreaks continues to rage, particularly in Pennsylvania, it's important to share the science behind vaccines and how we know that they're safe. https://www.cspi.org/article/vaccines-dont-cause-autism-heres-how-we-know

This is how Big Soda nearly killed a public health measure in California 👇

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youtube.comUS plans to allow sale of controversial peptide drugs | The World | ABC NEWSYouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

Early this morning I spoke with Girish Sawlani of @news.abc.net.au about RFK, Jr.'s plan to allow specialty pharmacies to produce certain peptides. The dangers to the American public cannot be understated.

cspi.orgWe're suing NIH, DOGE, and RFK Jr. for censoring researchCSPI is part of a class action lawsuit against NIH, HHS, and DOGE, challenging censorship of crucial research grants. Learn how to help defend public health.

In case you missed it: we're suing NIH, HHS, and DOGE. https://www.cspi.org/cspi-news/were-suing-nih-doge-and-rfk-jr-censoring-research

cspi.orgExpecting a baby? The vitamin K shot protects newbornsHave you heard rumors that the vitamin K shot is dangerous for newborns? It’s not. Here’s why vitamin K is important.

Vitamin K is essential preventive care for newborns! This is how we know the vitamin K shot is safe 💉 🧵

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Another common myth is that babies are born with low levels of vitamin K because it causes clotting, and if babies had more of it, their blood would become too thick. But think: if that were true, we would get reports of that happening. And we don’t.

cspi.orgExpecting a baby? The vitamin K shot protects newbornsHave you heard rumors that the vitamin K shot is dangerous for newborns? It’s not. Here’s why vitamin K is important.

Bottom line? The vitamin K shot is a routine, safe, and effective way to prevent devastating bleeding and death in newborns. Read our full article for even more details on this!

cspi.orgExpecting a baby? The vitamin K shot protects newbornsHave you heard rumors that the vitamin K shot is dangerous for newborns? It’s not. Here’s why vitamin K is important.

Vitamin K is essential preventive care for newborns! This is how we know the vitamin K shot is safe 💉 🧵

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In recent years, more parents have been turning down the vitamin K shot. Some parents are drawn to what they consider “natural” practices, so they might turn down the shot because they see it as an unnatural intervention. But babies used to die of vitamin K deficiency, and that was "natural."

Another reason for refusal is the “black box” warning, a label enclosed in a solid black border on the package. But this warning is there because adults can have allergic reactions to IV dosing. Newborns are injected in the thigh muscle, not an IV, and doctors don’t see the same allergic reaction.

cspi.orgExpecting a baby? The vitamin K shot protects newbornsHave you heard rumors that the vitamin K shot is dangerous for newborns? It’s not. Here’s why vitamin K is important.

Vitamin K is essential preventive care for newborns! This is how we know the vitamin K shot is safe 💉 🧵

The shot works in two ways. Some of the vitamin K immediately goes into a newborn’s bloodstream, so they have what they need in the short term. And some is stored in the liver and is slowly released, ensuring that the baby has enough vitamin K for the first few months of life.

This injection is essential because Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) occurs when babies can’t stop bleeding because they don’t have enough vitamin K to form blood clots. Infants are at risk for VKDB until they begin eating food other than breast milk or formula at around four to six months.

🍎 Georgia friends and communities, we're celebrating you in October! Every Georgia-grown food served, tasted, or explored through Farm to School and Farm to ECE helps connect children to the people and places that make local food possible. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4iivIax #GATastetheState

Join CSPI for a webinar series about industry interference in public health campaigns! We will learn how to combat industry interference, with campaign leaders from across the country, national advocates, policymakers, and coalition conveners. Register at the link in the thread below!

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Alongside the @aclu.org, @protectdemocracy.org, and Jacobson Lawyers Group, we're suing the Trump administration for unconstitutionally terminating, denying, or delaying research grants for using certain keywords, like “DEI.” But how does suing the Trump administration protect your health?

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🎉 Another win for kids in New York! Young people face enough pressure to conform to unrealistic appearance ideals despite the risks to their mental and physical health. Companies shouldn’t be able to profit from these harmful pressures on kids.

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washingtonpost.comSome who have taken hyped, unregulated peptides have regretsAs Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to loosen access to peptides, people who have taken the experimental substances report migraines, eye pain and fatigue.

Unregulated peptides continue to pose a problem. At the end of the day, you’ve got to show clinical benefit in humans: Does it work? Adding unapproved peptides to the FDA’s list of compoundable drugs would mislead consumers into thinking they’re buying drugs backed by clinical trials.

Happening next week! Join us for a breakdown of the first year of the MAHA commission's strategy report and its impacts on public health.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet.org

It's been one year since the MAHA Commission released its report outlining recommended actions to end childhood chronic disease in the US. The admin is claiming victory, but have they really made progress? Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kp_jln8ySuWCb_3SoqdGZg#/registration

whova.comNew York State Buyer-Supplier Mixer hosted on WhovaOctober 28 – 29, 2026, Syracuse, NY

Join our partners for the first-ever NYS Buyer-Supplier Mixer! Farmers, producers, distributors, buyers & food system partners are coming together to build relationships and grow values-based purchasing across New York. 📅 Oct 28–29 📍 Syracuse, NY Register below 👇

Around 30% of the food in the US food supply goes unsold or uneaten. The fix is simple: Congress needs to pass the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act, which would establish standardized language for food labels that better distinguishes between quality and safety.

cspi.orgHow fixing food date labels could reduce waste and confusionConfusion around food date labels leads 88% of consumers to discard food that's still good to eat. Standardizing date labels could lead to lower food waste.

Read more about the Food Date Labeling Act here! 👇

cspi.orgGov. Newsom blocks teen access to harmful supplementsCalifornia's new law stops the sale of weight loss or muscle-building pills to teens without a doctor's prescription.

ICYMI: on Monday CA gov. Gavin Newsom signed historic public health legislation banning the sale of certain over-the-counter supplements to minors! https://www.cspi.org/statement/gov-newsom-blocks-teen-access-harmful-supplements

Happening in one week! Come learn alongside us and our partners 😊

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Come join us! Nourish Colorado will discuss how they approach technical assistance and capacity building with a diverse set of community food access sites — from schools, to farmers markets, to small retailers. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

gov.ca.govGovernor Newsom signs legislation creating non-UPF label, other health bills advancing California’s nation-leading healthcare strategy | Governor of California

Great news! California Gov. Newsom has signed AB 2030, protecting kids from certain dangerous dietary supplements. The new law prohibits the sale of OTC diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building supplements to minors, closing gaps that have made it easy for young people to access these products.

These supplements are widely marketed to teens on platforms like TikTok with false promises and deceptive claims, despite limited evidence for effectiveness and documented safety concerns. FDA reports have linked weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to serious adverse outcomes in adolescents.

By signing this bill, Governor Newsom has taken a huge step toward strengthening protections for young people. Thank you Assemblymember @joshlowenthal.bsky.social for championing this legislation!

cspi.orgUninspected meat recall: What you need to know167,639 pounds of pork, beef, and goat meat from Star Meat Delivery Inc. was recalled in September 2026. Here's what you need to know.

New recall alert! Over 167,000 pounds of meat from Star Meat Delivery Inc. was recalled this week for including false USDA inspection numbers. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cspi.org/cspi-news/uninspected-meat-recall-what-you-need-know

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cspi.orgCSPI urges Senate not to confirm Overton as FDA CommissionerCSPI urges the Senate to block Heidi Overton’s FDA nomination amid concerns about vaccine misinformation and anti-reproductive health stances.

A vote to confirm Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner is a vote for more measles, more outbreaks, and, administration assertions aside, less medical freedom for Americans. Read my full statement below 👇

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19 Sept

Can red-light therapy reverse skin aging? Social media influencers would have you believe that red-light therapy—delivered via masks, panels, lasers, or wands—is the fountain of youth. Is it? https://www.cspi.org/article/can-red-light-therapy-reverse-skin-aging

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17 Sept

If you want to make your life easier, then your pantry, fridge, or freezer is a smart place to start. When life gets hectic, you can still get a healthy meal on the table in 15, 10, or even 5 minutes. Read on: https://www.cspi.org/article/8-best-healthy-groceries-save-time-kitchen

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17 Sept

Please join me in thanking the named plaintiffs in this lawsuit, including @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social @michaeldgreen.phd & @jddaw.bsky.social These brave scientists are taking on risk to protect science, scientists & beneficiaries of science (all of us). www.aclu.org/press-releas...

aclu.orgResearchers Challenge NIH Screening of Grants for Disfavored Viewpoints | American Civil Liberties UnionClass action lawsuit seeks to stop censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research

cspi.orgResearchers challenge NIH screening of grants for disfavored viewpointsClass action lawsuit seeks to stop NIH censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research

Today, CSPI’s Litigation Department and co-counsel at the @aclu.org, @protectdemocracy.org, and others filed a class action lawsuit challenging the National Institutes of Health’s policy of blocking grants in order to censor views it disagrees with. We're unafraid to take this admin to court again.

With CSPI's Litigation department as co-counsel in this suit, we're proud to join this fight to take on the Trump admin's continuing efforts to unconstitutionally and unlawfully terminating thousands of medical research grants.

Protect Democracy@protectdemocracy.org

BREAKING: We filed a class-action suit on behalf of researchers challenging NIH's practice of screening grant applications and already awarded grants for a growing blacklist of terms the Trump administration disfavors. Read the complaint: protdem.org/4rdaY6m

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protectdemocracy.orgProtecting Researchers From Illegal Viewpoint Discrimination by the Government - Protect DemocracyProtect Democracy challenged NIH’s practice of screening biomedical research grants against a shifting list of terms the Trump administration disfavors.

Replying to @protectdemocracy.org

We’re proud to bring this lawsuit alongside @aclu.org, @aclu-norcal.bsky.social, @cspinet.org and Jacobson Lawyers Group on behalf of researchers working to improve public health. Read more about our case here:

Last year we filed a similar lawsuit alongside ACLU and others, but the Trump admin's NIH is continuing to make viewpoint-based terminations. With 55 years of experience behind us, we were made for this challenging moment. We’re unafraid to take the administration to court again.

ACLU@aclu.org

BREAKING: We're suing Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the National Institutes of Health Director for their ideologically-driven termination and censorship of biomedical research grants. Targeting views the government disagrees with for not aligning with a political agenda is unconstitutional.

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cspi.orgNicole Saphier unfit to serve as Surgeon GeneralCSPI President Peter Lurie argues Nicole Saphier is unfit to serve as Surgeon General, citing investments in Philip Morris and other health-damaging industries.

For one thing, Dr. Saphier, is an investor in Philip Morris International and stands to profit the more cigarettes are sold. No public health advocate worth their salt, much less a Surgeon General nominee, would dream of associating with tobacco companies in this way.

Dr. Peter Lurie@drpeterlurie.bsky.social

Donald Trump’s Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier, is unfit to serve as Surgeon General. We urge the Senate to vote ‘no’ on her nomination, and we urge the administration to pick a candidate who has not looked to profit at the expense of America’s health. www.cspi.org/statement/ni...

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jamanetwork.comThe Supreme Court and Public Health RegulationThis Viewpoint summarizes the ways in which federal health agencies and state-level safeguards work in parallel to ensure public health and highlights how 3 recent Supreme Court rulings have reduced t...

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14 Sept

In @jama.com, Peter Lurie @cspinet.org and I show how the Roberts Court has reduced the independence of federal health agencies, expanded executive political control over science, and curtailed parallel state-level public health protections. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

14 Sept

Is nicotine making a comeback as a wellness hack? Biohackers and trendy supplement brands are pushing nicotine pouches, mints, and gums for focus and fitness. But, the science tells a very different story. Read our full article: https://www.cspi.org/article/nicotine-back-it-really-wellness-hack

cspi.org9 health buzzwords that help sell foods and supplementsWellness sells. These 9 health food buzzwords help market pricey products that sound healthier than they are.

9 Sept

Wellness trends and their associated words, hashtags, and marketing ploys help food and supplement marketers dream up new ways to promote whatever they’re trying to get you to buy. But before you empty your wallet for a wellness-coded ploy, here are nine examples to watch out for 👇

us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Free Healthy School Meals for All: Nourishing Kids and Supporting Affordability for Families. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about...A Congressional Briefing hosted by the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition (https://frac.org/wp-content/uploads/FINALJointStatementHSMFA.pdf) As a new school year begins, families across ...

8 Sept

Interested in learning why Healthy School Meals for All is one of the most effective, common-sense policies for Congress to enact? Our friends at @fracposts.bsky.social are hosting a virtual briefing next week on September 15th! Register below 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

youtube.comOutbreak of failure: Cyclospora shows food safety unraveling under RFK Jr.YouTube video by Environmental Working Group (EWG)

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Check out our very own Sarah Sorscher on @ewgprez.bsky.social's podcast! 👇 @ewgofficial.bsky.social

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Tens of thousands got sick this summer in a preventable cyclospora outbreak. I talked with Sarah Sorscher of @cspinet.org about why, and how big outbreaks are a warning sign the systems meant to catch them are failing.