In 2026, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policy changes will begin to affect GLP-1 drugs, dietary guidelines, and rural health initiatives.1 As HHS Secretary, Kennedy will submit a budget for fiscal year 2026 that proposes significant cuts to agencies such as NIH and CDC to reduce redundancies and punish underperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The budget allocates $500 million to fight chronic disease through better nutrition, physical activity, and reducing reliance on medications.[1] Kennedy has already banned artificial food dyes because of their association with attention deficit disorders in children and launched a study on the growth of autism diagnoses.1 The MAHA commission will submit an initial assessment of the strategy to combat chronic disease in children on May 24, with a final version due by August 12.[Kennedy unveiled dietary guidelines for 2026,[1] which target a reduction in heavily processed foods and promotion of meat and whole-fat dairy products.[2] MAHA's initiative aims to reform the food, health, and science systems to identify the causes of chronic disease.]