Policy & Regulation - Robert F Kennedy Jr's influence is emboldening people to change policy, translating a national agenda into state policy [2][3] - Make Texans Healthy Again supported new laws adding warning labels to packaged foods by 2027, mandating nutrition education for doctors, and easing vaccine opt-out [4] - Food industry groups sued Texas over the labeling bill, arguing it will mislead consumers [4] - Kennedy plans to introduce new dietary guidelines in early 2026 recommending more saturated fats, drawing criticism from heart doctors [14] - MAHA supporters are preparing for the next legislative session in Texas in 2027 [14] Public Health & Vaccination - Doubts about vaccines have become increasingly common, making overcoming them difficult for doctors [8] - Social media and pervasive questioning have increased vaccine concerns among parents [9] - Dropping vaccination rates lead to loss of community immunity, evidenced by a recent measles outbreak [10] - A second child died in West Texas from a measles-related illness [10] - Measles can cause brain defects, hearing loss, visual loss, and long-term complications leading to death [11] - Kennedy overhauled the CDC's vaccine committee, remaking the childhood vaccination schedule, sparking outrage [12] Consumer & Movement - The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is gaining momentum, driven by concerns about food ingredients and vaccine decisions [6][13][14] - The movement seeks freedom and transparency in food and vaccine information [14]