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Identifying these molecules could be a key step to understanding the impact of the foods that make up nearly 60% of the American diet.

One thing experts agree on: The damage from the funding cuts will be varied and immense.

Sensient Technologies is one of the world's largest dyemakers. The company has seen a surge in businesses rushing to covert products from synthetic to natural colors. The process won't be cheap or easy.

Speaking at a conference on drug addiction, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said young people need a sense of purpose and a connection to family to prevent them from turning to drugs.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his agency will undertake a “massive testing and research effort” involving hundreds of scientists to determine the cause of autism.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds that he’s assembling a task force on fluoridation. Also, the EPA says it is reviewing “new scientific information” on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.

Lori Freeman, CEO of the National Association of County & City Health Officials, said much of the funding was set to end soon anyway.

Federal workers say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their bills. And soon, their health insurance will run out.

Think sugary cereals, frozen pizzas, chips, soda and ice cream tied to high rates of obesity and other disease. Not all ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy, however.

Most of the 80,000 workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under Health and Human Services were emailed the separation deal.