President Trump declares May 'National Physical Fitness and Sports Month'; most Americans unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk; the security risks of RPM – Morning Medical Update

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President Trump declares May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

President Donald Trump proclaimed May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, calling on Americans to embrace active lifestyles to improve the nation’s health. In the proclamation, Trump blamed decades of neglect for the country’s poor public health outcomes and highlighted his administration’s initiatives to reverse the trend, including appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary and launching the Make America Healthy Again Commission. He also touted executive actions promoting youth sports participation and barring transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The White House framed the month as a renewed commitment to public fitness and individual potential.

Most Americans are unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk, study finds

A new national survey led by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that nearly 60% of U.S. adults are unaware or uncertain that alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. Published in JAMA Oncology, the study revealed that just 40% of Americans recognize the alcohol-cancer link, despite alcohol contributing to an estimated 75,000 cancer cases annually. Researchers urged stronger public education, clinician-patient conversations and policy reforms — including updated Surgeon General guidelines and warning labels — to reduce future cancer rates.

Smart Meter warns patient data may be routed to China via some remote monitoring devices

Smart Meter, a provider of cellular-connected remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices, is warning that some U.S. health care products may be transmitting sensitive data through Chinese-operated servers before reaching American providers — posing major privacy and national security risks. The alert follows a new Department of Justice rule restricting data transfers to foreign adversaries, with enforcement beginning July 8. Violations could bring criminal penalties of up to $1 million and 20 years in prison.