Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Policy Push Launched
RFK Jr. formally urges medical schools to expand nutrition training requirements.
Senate Confirmation Hearing
Means testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Surgeon General Nomination
The White House officially announces Dr. Casey Means as the nominee for Surgeon General.
HHS Gap Analysis
A preliminary report highlights the disconnect between physician knowledge and chronic disease rates.
Legislative Precedent
A bipartisan House resolution previously encouraged increased nutrition education in medical schools.
'Good Energy' Publication
Means releases her book outlining the metabolic health crisis, which becomes a NYT bestseller.
Levels Health Founded
Means co-founds Levels to bring continuous glucose monitoring to the general public.
A prominent U.S. medical technology company has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by a pro-Iranian hacking group. The incident highlights the growing geopolitical risks facing the healthcare sector as critical infrastructure becomes a primary target for state-sponsored actors.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated a high-level push to overhaul U.S. medical school curricula by mandating a significant increase in nutrition education. The move aims to transition the healthcare system toward a preventive 'Food as Medicine' model to combat the escalating chronic disease crisis.
Dr. Casey Means appeared before the Senate for her Surgeon General confirmation hearing, advocating for a radical shift toward metabolic health and root-cause medicine. Her testimony signaled a potential overhaul of national nutritional guidelines and a new focus on the impact of ultra-processed foods on chronic disease.
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