The latest headlines in the world of health and medicine.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that the public perceives physicians who use artificial intelligence as less competent, less trustworthy, and less empathetic. This comes as some critics argue that the emphasis on AI could distract from more pressing issues like nutrition and chronic disease.
Meanwhile, President Trump is touting a “Make America Healthy Again” movement aimed at reducing sugar in foods and promoting natural dyes. However, experts warn that these efforts are unlikely to have a significant impact on public health.
The Republican tax bill has raised concerns about the potential impact on addiction treatment. Medicaid is expected to lose funding for opioid use disorder services, which could lead to an increase in overdose deaths.
To address this issue, President Trump’s health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed Mark Cruz as a senior adviser to focus on American Indian health. Cruz aims to promote tribal-led healthcare services and reduce chronic disease rates among Native Americans.
Additionally, advocates are taking direct action against Medicaid cuts, with one individual planning a 92-mile wheelchair journey to raise awareness about home aide wages.
In other news, the FDA has ruled that Juul’s tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes can remain on the market, despite concerns over their potential harm.
Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/18/maha-coca-cola-medicaid-data-ice-immigrants-overdose-deaths-gop-tax-law-health-news