San Francisco Launches Landmark Lawsuit Against Major Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers

The city of San Francisco — led by David Chiu — filed a groundbreaking lawsuit on December 2, 2025 against ten major food and beverage corporations, including Kraft Heinz Company, Mondelez International, Coca‑Cola Company, PepsiCo, Nestlé USA, General Mills, and others — accusing them of knowingly manufacturing, marketing, and selling ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that pose serious health risks.

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CDC Ends Specialized Birth Control Guidance Team for Women With Chronic Illnesses

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has quietly shut down a key team that focused on developing birth control guidance for women with chronic health conditions, such as sickle cell disease, heart disorders, and those at higher risk of HIV. The group of experts, consisting of about eight members, had played a crucial role in providing evidence-based recommendations to help healthcare providers safely prescribe contraceptives to women with complex medical needs.

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