Colon Cancer on the Rise

What is to blame for the alarming rise of THIS cancer in young people?
I'm Tomi Lahren, more next.
Colon cancer used to be thought of as an older person issue, but not anymore.
According to the American Cancer Society, In the US, the number of people under 55 being diagnosed has nearly doubled over the past decade, and more people are dying from the disease each year.
But it's not just the US that's struggling with this phenomenon, colorectal cancer is now on the rise among young people in at least 27 countries.
So what is to blame?
Well researchers say it could be a toxin called 'Colibactin' which comes from certain strains of E . coli that live in the colon and rectum.
The jury is still out on exactly what causes this but possible and connecting factors include mode of birth, breastfeeding, antibiotic use and..this one is most troubling…ultra-processed foods.
It's a good thing HHS Secretary RFK Jr is on a mission to Make America Healthy Again. Part of that mission includes banning certain food dyes and pushing for fewer additives in our food supply!
We've got to start somewhere!
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• Associated Press

CCHR Demands Nursing Home Chemical Restraint Ban and Full Accountability

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Federal health authorities are sounding the alarm over the chronic use of antipsychotic and psychotropic drugs in America's nursing homes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has prioritized enforcement actions to reduce psychotropic prescribing—especially among seniors with dementia. With over 15,000 facilities nationwide housing more than 1.2 million elderly residents, mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns the unchecked drugging of seniors constitutes systemic elder abuse.[1] CCHR is urging lawmakers to adopt the recommendations of a United Nations human rights expert, Claudia Mahler, who called for prohibiting chemical restraints—drugs used to control behavior—in aged-care settings. Mahler's report criticized the drugging of seniors in care facilities, asserting that older persons are 'more likely to be deprived of liberty in care facilities than in prisons.' She further warned that antipsychotic use in dementia can double the risk of death.[2] Although the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes reported a reduction in antipsychotic use among long-stay residents—from 30.1% in 2011 to 14.5% by the end of 2021—those figures obscure concerning patterns of diagnosis manipulation. For instance, some nursing homes labeled seniors with schizophrenia, a diagnosis virtually unheard of in the elderly, to continue prescribing antipsychotics despite federal restrictions.[3] Federal Warnings Ignored, Harm Continues Warnings about the dangers of these drugs have spanned decades. In 2007, FDA safety official Dr. David Graham estimated at least 15,000 nursing home residents die each year due to antipsychotic use.[4] Dr. Peter Gøtzsche, a Danish physician and internationally recognized expert on pharmaceutical safety, places the toll from psychiatric drugs—including neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants—at approximately 209,000 deaths annually among Americans 65 and older. Sleep medications may contribute to an additional 320,000 to 507,000 deaths per year. Even short-term use has serious consequences. Studies show that for every 100 dementia patients prescribed newer antipsychotics over just ten weeks, one will die. Combining a benzodiazepine with a neuroleptic can increase mortality risk by as much as 65%.[5] Despite federal regulations dating back to 1987 that prohibit psychotropic use for staff convenience or discipline, enforcement has been lax. In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black-box warning linking antipsychotics to death in dementia patients prompting some prescribers to sidestep restrictions by re-diagnosing patients.[6] Between 2015 and 2019, schizophrenia diagnoses among nursing home residents rose 194%—an implausible increase, attributed to efforts to preserve prescribing authority.[7] In 2021, a New York Times investigation revealed that 21% of residents were still being given antipsychotics, often based on unsupported or false diagnoses. In 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched new measures to identify facilities inflating diagnostic codes to justify drug use—but the problem persists.[8] Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising has also fueled drug overuse among seniors. A 2021 study found that television ads heavily influenced seniors' prescription decisions, especially in areas with high Medicare enrollment. Between 2006 and 2017, $528 million was spent promoting one antipsychotic.[9] In June 2025, the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act was introduced to ban DTCA. Psychotropic drug use in long-term care facilities is a human rights crisis. Studies show that roughly 16% of nursing home residents experience abuse, yet only 1 in 24 cases is reported. Disturbingly, up to 40% of staff admit to having psychologically abused residents.[10] Reforms Urgently Needed The ongoing harm inflicted on elderly residents is not an isolated lapse but a failure of oversight, ethics, and accountability, tantamount to elder abuse. CCHR urges U.S. legislators and regulators to implement such reforms as: 'What's happening in nursing homes today is not care—it's chemical control and a national disgrace,' said Jan Eastgate, President of CCHR International. 'Our seniors are not being treated—they're being sedated for convenience, often at the cost of their lives.' About CCHR: CCHR, established in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and professor of psychiatry Dr. Thomas Szasz, urges Congress and state legislatures to outlaw chemical restraints in aged care and demand accountability from prescribers and nursing homes. 'The nation's elderly deserve compassion and safety, not sedation, and dignity not death by prescription,' Eastgate said. To learn more, visit: Sources: [1] Poliakoff & Associates, P.A., 'Nursing Home Oversight and Antipsychotic Drug Use,' 12 June 2025, [2] ''Chemical Restraints' Deprive Older People of Liberty,' Human Rights Watch, 19 Sept. 2022, [3] 'Brown Study Challenges Common Perceptions of Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes,' Brown University School of Public Health, 5 Sept. 2024, [4] Testimony by Dr. David Graham, House Hearing, 110th Congress – The Adequacy of FDA to Assure the Safety of the Nation's Drug Supply General, 13 Feb. 2007, p. 66 [5] Peter C. Gøtzsche, 'Prescription Drugs Are the Leading Cause of Death,' Brownstone Institute, 16 Apr. 2024, [6] 'Phony Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes,' The New York Times, 16 Sept. 2021, [7] 'Long-Term Trends of Psychotropic Drug Use in Nursing Homes,' Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, 11 Nov. 2022, [8] 'Phony Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes,' The New York Times, 16 Sept. 2021, [9] 'Physicians Treating Alzheimer's Disease Patients Should Be Aware that Televised Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Links More Strongly to Drug Utilization in Older Patients,' Jour. Alzheimers Dis. June 2021, [10] 'Elder Abuse Statistics,' 19 May 2025, MULTIMEDIA: Image link for media Image caption: 'Psychotropic drugs are being used to sedate, restrain, and silence, and, as such, are a tool of oppression. CCHR asserts that this practice meets the legal definition of elder abuse and must be treated as a criminal offense.' – Jan Eastgate, President CCHR International. NEWS SOURCE: Citizens Commission on Human Rights Keywords: General Editorial, CCHR, Nursing Homes, Dementia Care, Chemical Restraint, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, LOS ANGELES, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Citizens Commission on Human Rights) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127084 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. 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Yahoo

8 hours ago

• Yahoo

Key RFK Jr advisers stand to profit from a new federal health initiative

Federal health officials are seeking to launch a 'bold, edgy' public service campaign to warn Americans of the dangers of ultra-processed foods in social media, transit ads, billboards and even text messages. And they potentially stand to profit off the results. Ultra-processed foods are a fixation for the US health and human services (HHS) secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine skeptic who believes the US industrialized food supply is a 'primary culprit' behind many chronic diseases. 'We need to fix our food supply. And that's the number one thing,' Kennedy said at his confirmation hearing. Bringing healthier foods to Americans has proved to be one of the most resonant issues of Kennedy's 'Make America healthy again' (Maha) campaign – and arguably the only one that Democrats and Republicans agree on in principle. Kennedy has spent most of his tenure as health secretary dismantling key components of US vaccine infrastructure, instituting mass firings and defunding chronic disease prevention programs, such as for tobacco use. The secretary has been less successful in reigning in food makers. Food advocates have described voluntary changes between the government and manufacturers 'disappointing'. Kennedy was criticized by congressional Republicans for targeting agricultural pesticides in the 'Maha' report before it was even released – showing the limits of Republicans appetite for regulation, then the report itself was riddled with errors, likely generated by AI. 'The campaign's creative content will turn heads, create viral moments on social media, and – above all else – inspire Americans to take back their health through eating real food,' said a document published by the federal government that described the campaign. The campaign is expected to cost between $10m to $20m, according to documents. Anyone seeking to apply for the award will have a quick turnaround – the deadline is 26 June. 'The purpose of this requirement is to alert Americans to the role of processed foods in fueling the diabetes epidemic and other chronic diseases, inspire people to take personal responsibility for their diets, and drive measurable improvements in diabetes prevention and national health outcomes,' it continued. The new public relations campaign also highlights the Trump administration's unconventional approach to hiring – including its reliance on special government employees. A key adviser to Kennedy, Calley Means, could directly benefit from one of the campaign's stated aims: popularizing 'technology like wearables as cool, modern tools for measuring diet impact and taking control of your own health'. Calley Means is a senior Kennedy adviser, and was hired as a special government employee to focus on food policy, according to Bloomberg. He founded a company that helps Americans get such wearable devices reimbursed tax-free through health savings accounts. Casey Means is Calley's sister. She also runs a healthcare start-up, although hers sells wearable devices such as continuous glucose monitors. She is Kennedy's nominee for US surgeon general, and a healthcare entrepreneur whose business sells continuous glucose monitors – one such wearable device. Calley Means's company also works with Casey's company. Due to Calley Means's status as a special employee, he has not been forced to divest from his private business interests – a situation that has already resulted in an ethics complaint. Consumer advocates, such as the non-profit group Public Citizen, had warned such hiring practices could cause conflicts of interest. HHS did not respond to a request for comment about Calley Means's private business interests, or his role in crafting the publicity campaign. Although the publicity campaign focuses on the ultra-processed foods connection to diabetes, at least one high profile nutritionist was queasy about its focus. 'The ultra-processed foods – some of those include breakfast cereals that are ultra-processed because they are fortified with vitamins,' said Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. 'Those are good if they're whole grain breakfast cereals and whole grain breads,' he said. Ultra-processed foods are generally recognized as sodas, salty snacks and frozen meals engineered to be shelf-stable, convenient and inexpensive. Such foods are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes – or insulin resistance. The mechanism by which such foods could increase risk of diabetes is unknown, a problem that extends in part from the 'heterogeneous category' of foods that the ultra-processed category encompasses. The publicity campaign proposal does not venture into defining the category, even as Kennedy has fixated on it 'poisoning the American people'. 'When you say processed foods you don't envision a Coke in your brain, and that's the biggest problem,' said Willett, who added that most public service campaigns are carefully crafted and tested for effectiveness.

Buzz Feed

13 hours ago

• Buzz Feed

These Are The Foods To Avoid At A Salad Bar

When health is top of mind, your first stop at any self-serve restaurant is probably the salad bar. Full of fresh vegetables and lean proteins, a salad bar can be a simple, cost-effective way to cobble together a nutrient-rich, low-calorie meal. The only issue? Like buffets, salad bars are often breeding grounds for bacteria and, as a result, are linked to food poisoning. But does this mean you should write off salad bars completely? And what about popular to-go salad restaurants? Food safety experts say you can still frequent your local salad bar and restaurants without getting sick, but there are a few foods to avoid and red flags to look out for. The top items to consider skipping at the salad bar According to Trevor Craig, corporate director of technical training and consulting and food testing expert at Microbac Laboratories, the most concerning items on a salad bar are typically the high-protein items like meat and any items with dairy or egg. 'These items typically have a very neutral pH and high moisture, so they will grow bacteria quickly when exposed,' he said. In terms of non-meat products, Craig said he always avoids sprouts, as their ideal growing environment is very warm, making it a breeding ground for certain bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses such as salmonella or E. coli. 'Over the last few years, we have seen a lot of cross-contamination and recalls associated with vegetables, so before consuming items from the salad bar, it's important to make sure certain vegetables are not on the recall list,' Craig advised. Food scientist Bryan Quoc Le agrees with this. 'Meat, poultry, fish, dairy and egg products are more likely to harbor microorganisms that can cause food poisoning, as these are foods that are likelier to have come in contact with pathogens during processing,' he explained. 'They also have the right composition where many pathogens can grow, such as high moisture content and neutral pH. Foods that have come in contact with animal products are also more likely to harbor pathogens that can cause foodborne illness.' OK, so maybe skip the animal protein options at the salad bar. But Vanessa Coffman, the director of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illnesses, is quick to point out that food poisoning can be caused by nearly all foods. 'A self-serve salad bar introduces an additional hazard to the food preparer-consumer paradigm: Other consumers who are piling their plates full of delicious leafy greens and toppings,' she said. 'While we encourage healthy meal options like salads, it's important to opt for self-serve locations where using fresh plates for return trips to the salad bar is encouraged, sneeze guards are in place, and food is being rotated or refreshed often.' Do the same risks apply to to-go salad restaurants? Most people are aware that self-serve salad bars carry some risks when it comes to foodborne illnesses. Do the same risks apply to to-go salad restaurants? There's always a possibility that you'll get food poisoning from a popular salad chain, but it's less likely. 'A salad quick-serve restaurant may be a more controlled environment as it removes the consumer from the role of assembler, but the same rules apply: Hands must be washed, food must be temperature controlled, and cross-contamination avoided,' Coffman said Le adds that as long as these establishments are following their own state-mandated hazards and critical control points (HACCP) plan, their employees will be able to reduce the risk of contamination. 'Additionally, these types of establishments should be working hard to ensure they have limited the possibility of foodborne illness, as low quality control can seriously impact their market credibility as an establishment,' Le said. Whether you're at a self-serve salad bar or a to-go salad chain, all three experts agree that certain red flags can tip you off to a greater likelihood that you'll end up eating contaminated food. 'Animal products, especially dairy and meat, should be kept in a cool environment to ensure that they are not left out at room temperature for longer than two hours,' Le said. 'Animal products should also be clearly kept separate from other ingredients, especially vegetables and lettuce. Employees should be wearing disposable gloves to ensure they are not cross-contaminating ingredients.' 'The restaurant should clean regularly, even if it is busy,' Craig added. 'When refilling, they should be placing older products on top of new products. Each item they pull should be with its own utensil, and employees should be wearing gloves and changing them regularly. Food should also be separated out with the meats, veggies and dairy items sectioned out.' Lastly, he said, cold food should be cold and hot food should be hot. If they're not, that can point to an issue with quality control. 'Once you know to start looking for these items, it'll be all you notice.' Of course, it's not always easy to find out exactly what safety practices self-serve salad bars and salad restaurants are adhering to just by looking, so if you're not sure, ask. If proper food safety practices are in place, the employees will likely be more than happy to share them with you. HuffPost.