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Surgeon General Nominee Links Diet to Chronic Diseases

2/26/2026

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Dr. Casey Means, nominated for U.S. Surgeon General, identifies metabolic dysfunction as the root cause of many chronic diseases in America.
At her Senate confirmation hearing, she attributes diabetes and cancer to lifestyle and dietary choices.
She ties environmental changes to mitochondrial dysfunction that reduces cellular energy production.
She proposes biomarker checks, a whole-foods diet, and increased daily movement.

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Story summary

Dr. Casey Means, nominated for U.S. Surgeon General, identifies metabolic dysfunction as the root cause of many chronic diseases in America.
At her Senate confirmation hearing, she attributes diabetes and cancer to lifestyle and dietary choices.
She ties environmental changes to mitochondrial dysfunction that reduces cellular energy production.
She proposes biomarker checks, a whole-foods diet, and increased daily movement.