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April 27, 2026: NCHR raises concerns about the FDA’s proposed plausible mechanism framework for therapies targeting rare and genetic diseases, warning that reliance on such very limited evidence makes it difficult or impossible to make informed choices based on safety and effectiveness, and means even more very high costing unproven drugs, which patients will pay for directly or through health insurance.

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to eat more red meat, but studies of millions of adults tell the opposite story. Adults who regularly eat processed or ultraprocessed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli meats -- even in small amounts --are more likely to develop heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers. Adults who often eat unprocessed meats, such as steak and hamburgers, are also more likely to develop those diseases than those who eat little or no red meat... Читать дальше...

Exercise is known to be good for your heart, but did you know it can also lower your chances of developing many types of cancer and help survivors live longer? Research clearly shows that staying active, whether walking, cycling, swimming, or resistance training, can reduce your chances of getting cancer, improve outcomes if you are diagnosed, and lower the likelihood of cancer recurrence after treatment.

April 6, 2026: In response to the FDA’s request for written comments, NCHR said that in-home opioid disposal systems alone will not meaningfully reduce misuse or diversion. The biggest issue is that too many pills are prescribed for new users after surgery or accidents, and are kept instead of disposed of. NCHR urged the FDA to focus on practical solutions such as reducing initial prescription sizes, evaluating efficacy of disposal in the real world, simplifying patient instructions, focusing on disposal systems for larger numbers of pills... Читать дальше...

BBC, March 23, 2026: This excellent BBC article on plastic food containers quotes NCHR's Dr. Diana Zuckerman and other experts explaining why plastic containers are especially likely to leach dangerous chemicals when containing acidic foods like tomato sauce) or fatty foods (lasagna), or any hot food.

This NCHR infographic of artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces briefly explains the evidence of harm due to PFAS, hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heat, injuries. A PDF is attached for printing.

This NCHR brief summary describes what artificial turf and rubber surface playgrounds contain and describes the scientific evidence of why they are harmful to children and adults due to PFAS, hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heat, and injuries. A PDF is attached for printing.

Nantucket Current, March 10, 2026: This letter to the editor from NCHR president Diana Zuckerman shares concerns she raised in a letter to the Nantucket Board of Health about the health, environmental, and water contamination risks of installing artificial turf at Nantucket High School, urging the community to prioritize safer natural grass fields.

The Inquirer & Mirror, March 9, 2026: This letter to the editor, also sent to the Nantucket Board of Health, from NCHR president Diana Zuckerman outlines human health and environmental contamination concerns related to proposed artificial turf at Nantucket High School. Zuckerman urges officials to rely on independent science and prioritize natural grass to protect public health and the island’s environment.

STAT News, March 9, 2026: FDA is holding very few Advisory Committee meetings in 2025-26 compared to previous years. FDA says they want to avoid undue industry influence. But these meetings also provide opportunities for a diversity of opinion says NCHR’s Diana Zuckerman, who points out that FDA is avoiding meetings with experts who disagree with what the agency has already decided to do.