Monica L. Northington, MD, MPH

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

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Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.

03/05/2026

Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Potato Chips

The chips were sold in six states by retailers ranging from major grocery stores to small convenience stores.

03/05/2026

Happening this Saturday! 📦

03/04/2026

Medical experts have officially cleared egg.

Saturated fats—not dietary cholesterol—are the real drivers of heart disease risk.

For decades, the humble egg was the primary villain in the fight against heart disease, with dietary guidelines strictly limiting intake to avoid spikes in blood cholesterol. However, a major paradigm shift has occurred as researchers realize that the cholesterol we eat has a negligible impact on our cardiovascular health compared to saturated fats. Recent clinical trials, including a 2025 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, demonstrated that individuals consuming two eggs daily while following a diet low in saturated fat actually saw a reduction in their LDL "bad" cholesterol levels. This confirms that the liver's production of cholesterol is triggered far more by fats found in butter and red meat than by the yolks themselves.

Beyond being cleared of medical charges, egg yolks are nutritional powerhouses, containing nearly all the essential vitamins and minerals found in an egg, including rare nutrients like choline and vitamin D. Registered dietitians now emphasize that "context is everything" when it comes to egg consumption. The health risks traditionally associated with eggs often stem from what they are paired with—such as being fried in butter or served alongside processed meats—rather than the eggs themselves. To reap the benefits of high-quality protein and antioxidants like lutein, experts recommend preparing eggs with olive oil and fiber-rich vegetables, maintaining a heart-healthy profile that aligns with modern nutritional science.

source: Colino, S. (2026). What you've been told about eggs and cholesterol is wrong, doctors now say. National Geographic.

03/04/2026

Last week, the Natchez Stewpot received a walk-in thanks to the help from Walmart. Walmart is one of our many partners in the fight against hunger in Mississippi. This will help the Natchez Stewpot continue serving more than 300 neighbors every single day. To learn more about the amazing work the Natchez Stewpot is doing click here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18aegZgbq4/. Thank you, Walmart and Sam's Club, for your continued support in serving communities across the state.

03/02/2026

02/26/2026

FYI

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BREAKING: DISQUALIFYING! Trump’s Surgeon General nominee just said she WON’T recommend the measles vaccine for children amid deadly outbreak that has sickened over 1,000 people!

During her confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) pressed Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, on whether she would encourage parents to vaccinate their children against measles as outbreaks spread nationwide and the U.S. risks losing its measles-free status, and in typical MAGA fashion, she repeatedly dodged the question.

“You’re a mother. Would you encourage other mothers to have their children vaccinated against measles with the MMR vaccine?” Cassidy asked, noting that two children had DIED from measles in West Texas and nearly a THOUSAND cases were reported in South Carolina.

Means refused to Just Say Yes. “Like you, I'm a physician. I believe vaccines save lives. I believe that vaccines are a key part of any infectious disease public health strategy.” Pressed again, she hemmed further: “I'm supportive of vaccination. I do believe that each patient, mother, parent, needs to have a conversation with their pediatrician about any medication they're putting in their body, in their children's bodies.”

Cassidy wasn’t having it: “You're the nation’s doctor. Would you encourage her to have her child vaccinated?” Mindful of her audience of one: Means just couldn’t say it. “I'm not an individual’s doctor, and every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting medication in their body.”

She later added: “I'm absolutely in support of the measles vaccine, and I do believe vaccines save lives and are an important part of the public health strategy.”

Means is closely aligned with RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement, which has long expressed vaccine skepticism, called for more studies on vaccine safety, and criticized the current schedule and liability protections for manufacturers.

Her repeated refusal to clearly say she would recommend the vaccine is alarming. Measles are highly contagious and potentially deadly. Outbreaks are growing because vaccination rates have dropped. The Surgeon General is supposed to be the nation's top public health voice, leading with science and clarity. Means’s evasive answers signal hesitation at best, anti-vaccine sympathy at worst.

When Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General won't unequivocally say “yes, vaccinate your kids,” it undermines public health at the worst possible moment. Dodging the question for fear of political fallout is NOT LEADERSHIP.

If this refusal to stand up for common-sense vaccines during deadly outbreaks infuriates you, like and share to demand accountability.

02/23/2026

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02/22/2026

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