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Public Trust in Health Agencies Declines Amid Obesity Crisis

3/10/2026

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Public trust in federal health agencies has declined 5–7 points over the past year, though 60–62% still trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, pledges transparency.
Childhood obesity rates have reached a record high, prompting dietary discussions.
Hims & Hers will cease advertising compounded GLP-1 medications and partner with Novo Nordisk.

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Public trust in federal health agencies has declined 5–7 points over the past year, though 60–62% still trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, pledges transparency.
Childhood obesity rates have reached a record high, prompting dietary discussions.
Hims & Hers will cease advertising compounded GLP-1 medications and partner with Novo Nordisk.