US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targets sugary hospital foods and removes FDA chief

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued new guidance urging hospitals to eliminate added‑sugar items such as Jell‑O, fruit juice, Cheerios and Ensure from inpatient meal plans. The Washington Post editorial board warned the move as an overreach, likening it to a "snitch line" for non‑compliant facilities and calling the guidance legally dubious.

At the same time, Kennedy dismissed FDA head Marty Makary, marking the latest top health official to be removed under his tenure. The ouster follows a broader reshuffle of senior health officials and reflects Kennedy’s aggressive approach to implementing his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.