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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy trying to simultaneously appease a handful of extreme members in his caucus and preserve his speakership is enough to make anyone lose their appetite. But for anyone who eats, the prospect of a government shutdown is no joke. cspinet.org/statement/gove…

I spoke briefly with Laurie McGinley for this - very glad to see FDA is moving to regulate these tests and will hopefully mitigate potential harm done by inaccurate/unreliable results. washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09…

Red 3, a known carcinogen, is banned for use in lipstick but still widely used in thousands of foods. California has corrected that absurdity for Californians, and, if past is prologue, the impact of this law will reverberate throughout the nation and at the FDA.

Added sugars are a silent killer in our food supply, ⬆️ risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases. We must focus, as we’ve done for trans fats, salt, etc. 🙏🏾 Center for Science in the Public Interest Peter G. Lurie, MD, proud to lend nychealthy’s voice in support of new U.S. FDA rules to curb sugar

If the data were strong enough to ban Red 3 in cosmetics and external drugs 30 years ago, they’re surely strong enough to ban it today in foods, oral drugs, and dietary supplements. Read more in @salon: salon.com/2023/10/17/the…

Beyond the headlines, there are profound questions about the impact of new weight loss medications on public health. In this op-ed, I delve into the drugs' effectiveness, accessibility, and their potential influence on dietary policies, w/Joshua Sharfstein washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

As someone who tried to get previous weight loss drugs off the market, I've been contemplating the FDA-approved obesity medications and their significance for public health. In this op-ed, I explore their efficacy, accessibility, and broader impact on the management of obesity.

New obesity drugs offer hope for millions of Americans struggling with weight issues. The potential benefits are remarkable, but CSPI president Peter G. Lurie, MD argues we need rigorous research, affordability, and access for those who want them 👇👇 washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

"The public health approach to obesity should be 'all of the above': policies to improve diet and exercise, more research on the new medications and greater access to effective care for people who already have obesity," write @DrJoshS and Peter G. Lurie, MD. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

In case you missed it, my colleague Joshua Sharfstein and I wrote about the FDA-approved obesity medications - Ozempic, Wegovy and Saxenda - and their significance for public health.

No matter how useful the obesity medications prove to be, their impact will be limited if they aren’t made available to all who need them, Peter G. Lurie, MD and Joshua Sharfstein write in a guest opinion. wapo.st/3QlrbVg

The Biden administration has overhauled how the federal government assesses the costs and benefits of regulation and some government spending programs, clearing a path for more aggressive efforts to fight climate change and help the poor. nyti.ms/461P6ik

If health insurers like employers or Medicare don't make these new obesity drugs accessible, the people who need them most would be left in the cold.

See you there!

50% of USDA Foods Program spending benefits only 25 corporations. Dept. of Agriculture food purchases should support sustainable & small/medium farmers, ranchers, and fishers instead - and there's a new bill that proposes doing just that. Ed Markey Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. @secvilsack civileats.com/2023/11/29/the…

NEW: CSPI President Peter G. Lurie, MD and Dr. Michelle Morse Dr. Ashwin Vasan address America's added sugars problem. "There is no sugarcoating the truth. With added sugars in so many products, Americans cannot reduce their intake of added sugars alone. The FDA must take steps..."

Check out this recent study (co authored by CSPI's Peter G. Lurie, MD & Sara John!) that found supermarkets consistently and prominently promote unhealthy foods and beverages, making the case that we should pursue solutions to improve in-store healthfulness. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38037704/

In case you missed it, Dr. Michelle Morse Dr. Ashwin Vasan and I wrote about america's deadly added sugars problem and how the U.S. FDA must take steps to address it. Read here 👇 nydailynews.com/2023/12/08/tac…

After careful consideration, CSPI has made the decision to discontinue our presence here on Twitter/X. This choice is rooted in our commitment to fostering a safe online environment and our values of equity, inclusivity, and diversity. 🧵 (1/6) cspinet.org/article/cspi-l…

For my followers here that have been missing my posts for the past year, you can now find me (and CSPI) on Bluesky. Give us a follow to stay up-to-date on the latest unbiased, evidence-based science on food, health, and nutrition. 👇 bsky.app/profile/drpete…