Overview

• FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, in a Fox News interview, criticized the modern medical establishment for being disconnected from real health issues.
• Makary suggested replacing traditional diabetes treatments, such as insulin, with lifestyle interventions like cooking classes, sparking debate over the approach.
• He promoted the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, commissioned by former President Donald Trump, which emphasizes preventive health measures.
• The MAHA report highlights concerns about ultra-processed diets, environmental toxins, microplastics, and the importance of natural light exposure and sleep quality.
• Makary called for a shift in focus from reactive medical treatments to addressing root causes, such as school nutrition programs and environmental health risks.