NCHR Written Comment to HHS Alzheimer’s Advisory Council, Feb 11, 2026: NCHR urges HHS Alzheimer’s Advisory Council to urge HHS to improve analysis and public access to registry data on Leqembi and Kisunla. study the risks of Rexulti for dementia patients, and better restrict the unsafe and inappropriate use of atypical antipsychotics for dementia patients.
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NCHR Written Comment to FDA on Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men
February 9, 2026 NCHR Written Comment to FDA: Testosterone hormone therapy (TRT) for men is widely promoted to men as a treatment for fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and declining vitality. However, evidence from well-designed clinical trials shows limited benefits and raises important safety concerns. Testosterone is not a proven treatment for normal aging, and long-term risks remain insufficiently studied. Larger, long-term research is needed before FDA makes decisions about changing indication, labeling and warnings, because rigorous scientific evidence is more important than marketing claims or anecdotal experience. This is also true regarding testosterone for women.
Read More »Edwards’ request for broader TAVR Medicare coverage gets pushback
MedTech Dive, January 28, 2026: MedTech Dive quotes public comments to CMS for and against Medicare coverage of TAVR for asymptomatic patients, including NCHR’s and Steve Woloshin’s criticism of the published evidence and medical society support
Read More »Sleep Better Tonight: A Complete Guide to Natural Sleep Solutions
Many adults struggle with sleep, and medications are usually not the best solution. This guide explains simple, research-based ways to sleep better, including what to eat, how to wind down at night, and how to manage stress so falling asleep and staying asleep feels easier and more natural.
Read More »Eat Real Food? Yes, but Some Real Food Can Kill You!
The Well News, January 20, 2026: Media coverage of the new food pyramid misses the boat when it focuses on the dietary guide instead of the inaccurate and dangerous “upside-down” pyramid graphic. You should not eat more steak than fruits, vegetables, or fish. The dietary guide is helpful in advising “real food” instead of processed foods, but it was dangerous to remove specific guidelines on how much alcohol is too much.
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