The Hill, May 14, 2026: The next FDA Commissioner will face the same MAHA-MAGA challenges that Marty Makary did, including political interference, funding cuts, and White House interference. NCHR President Diana Zuckerman notes that although Makary offended just about everybody, he lost his job over a few actions (or lack of actions) that the White House did not like, and urges a more scientific, evidence-based FDA rather than one that bends to political appointees, donors, and friends of the White House.
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Makary departs FDA amid turmoil as Diamantas, agency’s top food official, steps in
STAT News, May 12, 2026: This article describes reasons for the resignation of FDA commissioner Marty Makary. NCHR president Diana Zuckerman calls him the worst FDA commissioner in 40 years because he undermined the scientific credibility of the agency; it became impossible to believe anything he said or the agency decided.
Read More »F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
The New York Times, May 12, 2026: FDA Commissioner Makary resigns under pressure after offending almost everyone involved in FDA issues. NCHR president Diana Zuckerman explains that this resignation is inevitable but will be a disaster for the FDA if he is replaced by someone who is selected to primarily please tobacco, anti-abortion, and other industry lobbyists.
Read More »Trump’s pick for science director: a Silicon Valley investor with no science background
Salon, May 7, 2026: This Salon news story on Jim O’Neill’s controversial nomination as the first nonscientist director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) quotes NCHR’s Dr. Diana Zuckerman and other experts explaining why his lack of scientific credentials and ties to the financial world raise serious concerns about the integrity of the agency and potential conflicts of interest.
Read More »Are plastic food containers safe for storing and heating food?
BBC, March 23, 2026: This excellent BBC article on plastic food containers quotes NCHR’s Dr. Diana Zuckerman and other experts explaining why plastic containers are especially likely to leach dangerous chemicals when containing acidic foods like tomato sauce) or fatty foods (lasagna), or any hot food.
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