Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday unveiled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emphasizing higher protein intake and reduced consumption of ultraprocessed foods. The guidelines, updated every five years, help shape policy and influence menus for school lunches, Meals on Wheels and other federally funded food programs. The newest 10-page report is far shorter than the 164-page version released in 2020. While much of the advice remains consistent with the pre

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Meet family medicine physician Shavith Samson, MD, who cares for patients of all ages at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Vista. He focuses on preventive and lifestyle medicine, working closely with his patients to stay healthy and manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Samson believes that reaching your health goals doesn’t always require big, dramatic changes. He encourages patients to celebrate the small, everyday wins — whether it’s having more energy, noticing you're