Consider This from NPR Is MAHA influencing health policy?
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Nov 30, 2025 
Dr. Sandro Galea, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, weighs in on the recent MAHA summit where alternative medicine is gaining traction among policymakers. He raises concerns about moving away from evidence-based medicine and the risks of sidelining scientific consensus. Galea highlights the dangers of overprescribing and calls for better documentation of medical practices. He emphasizes the importance of consulting reliable health sources like physicians and trusted scientific institutions amidst political pressures.
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MAHA's Alternative-Medicine Shift
- The MAHA summit emphasized alternative medicine, wellness, and nutrition over conventional medication.
- Most speakers were not academic researchers or doctors, signaling a shift from scientific-led forums.
Framing Dissent As Correct
- Vice President Vance framed critics as outside the Overton window who were 'actually right' during the pandemic.
- Sandro Galea warns that discarding science because some voices were marginalized is not grounded in fact.
Overprescribing Needs Evidence-Based Fixes
- Sandro Galea acknowledges overprescribing exists but says solutions require science and evidence.
- He cautions against replacing rigorous evidence with untested alternatives like biohacking or psychedelics without solid data.