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How the FDA Lets Chemicals Pour Into America’s Food Supply

KFF Health News

The junk food that fits his budget but feels addictive and makes him feel unwell. Shea, one of 1,310 people who responded to a poll the health policy research group KFF conducted on health care priorities, said he assumes the FDA is making sure the ingredients are safe. In many cases, it is not. Kennedy Jr.,

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How the FDA opens the door to risky chemicals in America’s food supply

HEALTHBEAT

The junk food that fits his budget but feels addictive and makes him feel unwell. Shea, one of 1,310 people who responded to a poll the health policy research group KFF conducted on health care priorities, said he assumes the FDA is making sure the ingredients are safe. In many cases, it is not. Kennedy Jr.,

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Why Trump’s pharma tariffs are a political minefield

The Hill

The Trump administrations threat of pharmaceutical tariffs could risk significant political backlash, as the drug industry and outside experts are raising red flags over worsening shortages and an extended fight over who will pay. A more expensive pharmaceuticals market also could mean higher health insurance costs.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Creating Chaos at HHS

KFF Health News

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” Of note on health, Trump’s orders instructed the removal of the U.S. 29 and 30. (It