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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Trump's FDA chief reveals the unusual snack he 'overdoes' on daily and challenges to MAHA's war on food dyes
Trump's FDA Director Dr. Marty Makary shared thrilling insights into his crusade as one of the three government musketeers in the 'Make America Healthy Again' or 'MAHA' movement. Makary was confirmed in March to his post with a vote of 56 - 44, and now serves alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former longtime TV doctor turned Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. Makary revealed the daily must haves in his diet, the sound advice he used to share with his patients during his time as a doctor, and what he enjoys about his government service thus far in a stop on Capitol Hill Wednesday. On his diet, Makrary noted that he has ' juice in the morning', then followed by 'coconut-coated cashews' which he often has for lunch. 'Sometimes I'll overdose on those, but I would rather do that than some of the other foods.' He also added that with the demands of his schedule, filled with meetings and conferences, eating healthy is 'always a struggle.' 'In the evening, my wife cooks and she buys her groceries from The Italian Store in Arlington, where they import their pastas. So there are Italian grains, with fiber.' 'We also get food from a place called The Organic Butcher. We had burgers last night that were delicious.' Makary also revealed that during his time as a doctor, some of his most common advice to patients was the simplest. 'Cook, rather than buy pre-processed foods,' and 'whole foods are better.' The Daily Mail caught up with Makary exclusively as he leads the war on food dyes, which is a hallmark of the MAHA platform. A Daily Mail poll conducted earlier this month showed that most Americans are opposed to the use of synthetic food dyes. The survey of more than 1,000 registered voters, conducted July 9 and 10, found that more than half of Americans believe food dyes are dangerous. Nearly half agree that food dyes cause cancer, more than eight in 10 support warning labels for dyes, and over half support banning food dyes entirely. Yet, major producers such as the Mars candy company have been reluctant to make adjustments in line with consumer sentiment. A change to that attitude may be on the horizon. Makary told the Daily Mail Wednesday that a meeting held earlier this week with the mammoth confectioner was a 'good meeting', adding that it was 'productive,' without sharing details out of respect for confidentiality. Asked about concerns raised by consumers in the Daily Mail's polling over the potential cost difference between products with natural dyes as opposed to artificial ones, Makary pointed to international markets as the example. 'In other countries, they sell these products, and you don't see a price delta,' Makary noted. 'So in Canada, parts of Europe, there are cereals and candies made without the same are artificial dyes that we have here in the United States, and you don't see a higher price,' Makary added. During his earlier speech, Makary noted that the FDA under the current administration has been approving natural food dyes - alternatives to problematic petroleum food dyes - at a warp speed. 'We approved four natural food dyes in the last three months. We're about three and a half months into the job, we've been busy,' Makary stated. 'Normally we'd approve a natural food diet once every couple years. We've approved four, and we'll probably approve two more in the next couple months,' he continued, teasing the future moves. The Daily Mail also asked Makary what the true drivers of change in the food system really are, wether it was government intervention, consumer demand, or a mix of the two. In the last few months, major fast food chains have announced changed in their processes and menus. In-N-Out Burger revealed in May that it would stop using synthetic food dyes including Yellow 5 and Red 40. Steak n Shake has made two MAHA friendly announcements in recent months. In January before the Trump Administration formally came into office, the chain announced that they will use beef tallow instead of vegetable oil to cook their fries, chicken tenders, and onion rings. Just last week, the chain announced that it would start selling glass bottled Coca-cola made with real cane sugar starting on August 1st. 'I think there's a movement, and I think they see the value of getting these petroleum based dyes out' Makary noted, commenting on changes already in the works by major corporations. 'I think they've been enthusiastic in ... taking initiative and being a part of this group enthusiastically, sometimes with schedules more aggressive than we've even asked. So I do think that there's a movement around this.' Makary told the Daily Mail that one of the favorite parts of his time in government service thus far was that 'one of the greatest opportunities in government is to convene people', adding that the 'community power can really turn into some good things.'
The Hill
a day ago
- Health
- The Hill
Memo pushes back on bill's impact to rural hospitals
A new memo shared first with The Hill argues the law 'contains unprecedented levels of federal assistance to rural and other vulnerable hospitals' through its five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The administration notes that Medicaid has historically invested very little in rural hospitals. According to figures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid spent just $19 billion on rural hospitals in 2024. The rural health fund will provide an additional $10 billion each year from 2026 through 2030. But it ends after 2030, with no phaseout period. The memo argues the fund is a 'flexible' source of investment because it's not tied directly to reimbursement for services. Indeed, as experts have noted, the fund will not make direct payments to rural hospitals. Instead, the money will go to states, which will need to first file detailed 'rural health transformation plans' and get approval from CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz. The law gives Oz broad discretion on what he can approve, and there is no specific requirement for states to direct funds to rural hospitals or CMS to approve only funding for rural districts. States also need to make funding decisions quickly, as the federal government can claw back unobligated money before the program ends. The new law cuts about $1 trillion from Medicaid, primarily through stringent work requirements as well as reductions to how states can fund their Medicaid programs through provider taxes and state-directed payments. Rural hospitals rely heavily on Medicaid funding because many of the patients they care for are low income. But the administration noted that rural hospitals only account for 7 percent of overall Medicaid spending. According to a KFF analysis, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas is estimated to decline by $155 billion over a decade because of the law.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
From Washington: A Week of Wins and Distractions at The White House
In the weeks since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump has been touting his legislative wins, including the codification of certain DOGE cuts and bipartisan legislation addressing fentanyl and cryptocurrency. However, these successes have been overshadowed by questions surrounding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar breaks down the headlines from the White House this week. Later, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses how the Trump administration is trying to tackle fraud and abuse in Medicaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Hundreds of doomed ostriches find unlikely ally in RFK Jr
The Canadian government ordered the culling of 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia after they were exposed to bird flu. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intervened, urging Canada not to cull the birds but to study them for scientific knowledge. A legal battle is underway, with a federal appeals court pausing the cull order to review arguments from the farm owners who want to keep the ostriches alive for research. RFK Jr., supported by Mehmet Oz and John Catsimatidis, has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to press for a change in the culling policy. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency maintains that its 'stamping-out' policy is necessary to prevent the spread and mutation of the avian flu virus, despite arguments from the farm owners that the policy is overly strict.
Fox News
15-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Dr. Oz Pushes Back Against Democrats' Medicaid Claims
While the Congressional Budget Office says as many as twelve million people could lose health insurance due to Medicaid cuts in the President's 'big, beautiful bill,' the Trump administration defends work requirements and cuts for cost savings. Their goal is to reform the system, removing non-disabled recipients from Medicaid. Despite Democrats' concerns, these cuts won't take effect until the end of next year. Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz joins the Rundown to explain the need to address waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid to ensure those who need it most receive health care. Last week, the largest illegal immigration raid of President Donald Trump's second term occurred, resulting in the detention of over 360 individuals at two marijuana farms in California. Among those detained were several convicted felons and 14 children. Former acting ICE Director and former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey joins us to discuss the raids and the ongoing legal issues surrounding immigration. Plus, commentary from New York Post columnist and co-author of 'Stolen Youth,' Karol Markowicz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
