AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoFood Safety & Kids’ Health: A new report says synthetic dyes still show up in nearly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with children’s products hit hardest, as the FDA’s voluntary phase-out faces pushback and major companies haven’t fully committed. Public Health at Mass Gatherings: World Cup health experts warn California and other host states to watch for measles, dengue, respiratory viruses, and STIs as crowds move through airports, hotels, and stadiums. Health Coverage & Costs: A major fight over Medi-Cal obesity coverage is back in the spotlight, with advocates warning that ending GLP-1 access could roll back progress for patients who rely on it. Cancer Care Access: In San Francisco, retirees and firefighters are pressing Blue Shield after a lung-cancer case they say involved delayed approvals. Policy & Politics: California’s governor race is set for November as Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton advance, with vote-counting delays continuing to fuel fraud claims. Kidney Drug Breakthrough: Three big 2026 studies expand finerenone’s kidney-protection evidence beyond diabetic CKD, pointing to benefits for more patients. Community Disability Support: Los Angeles’ Exceptional Children’s Foundation marks 80 years and honors Jenni Kayne and Richard Ehrlich at its anniversary gala.
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