Trump administration's new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top The Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid that puts meat and cheese at the top, alongside fruits and vegetables, and calls for fewer highly processed foods. Michel Martin
U.S. to exit 66 international organizations in further retreat from global cooperation Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives. The Associated Press
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar. Allison Aubrey
'People want to look good': Researcher hopes redesigned walker will remove stigma People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal. Nell London
WA keeps recommending 15 vaccines for kids, dismissing new federal guidance Washington state is continuing to recommend 15 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Eilís O'Neill
How much do you need to exercise to build muscle? Most adults aren't regularly exercising to build and maintain strength, even though the research on its benefits for health and longevity is overwhelming.
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule. Pien Huang
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers. Sydney Lupkin
Research says this is the 'minimum dose' of gym time you need to see results Building muscle has huge health benefits, but working out takes time. So what's the least amount of time you can spend at the gym and still see the benefits? Research shows it's less than you'd think. Will Stone
Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't) We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype. Andrea Muraskin