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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

Register to hear comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines

There’s still time to register for the virtual public meeting to hear the public share feedback on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Published in December, the Scientific Report contains the findings and advice to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. HHS and USDA encourage interested parties to register to view the livestream of the meeting. In addition, members of the public also have the opportunity to provide written comments by February 10, 2025.

January National Health Observances: Cervical Cancer Awareness, Glaucoma Awareness, and Maternal Health

NHO Spotlight

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In January, we’re raising awareness about the importance of screening for cervical cancer, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, and maternal health.We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs...

National Academies Publishes Findings on Alcohol and Health

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has published its Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health. This is one of two complementary reports on the relationship between alcohol and health that, together, will serve as key resources for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U...

Registration to Provide Oral Comments on Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Now Available: The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

HHS and USDA will host a public meeting on January 16, 2025 where members of the public may provide oral comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Registration for this meeting opens Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET and will close once capacity has been reached.