On World Autism Awareness Day, health officials held a “celebration and workout” highlighting the federal government’s commitment to supporting the autism community. The program included an “engaging fitness activity” and recommended that attendees wear “Sporty Attire/Athleisure.”
When asked why Health and Human Services officials chose to include a workout as part of the celebration, an HHS spokesperson stated: “The inclusion of movement and physical activity reflects research showing that movement and exercise can support overall well-being and have positive benefits for many individuals with autism.”
The Supreme Court this week struck down a Colorado law prohibiting licensed mental health professionals from practicing conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ minors, ruling that such therapy constitutes protected speech. States have long had the power to regulate medical care with the goal of restricting treatments deemed harmful. The broader implications of the ruling could potentially affect how state medical boards regulate some types of health care, including the advice physicians give patients about vaccines.
The Supreme Court’s decision to label talk therapy as “speech” rather than professional conduct could hinder states’ ability to create regulations for certain types of speech and care that providers can engage in. Children’s Health Defense, a vaccine-skeptical organization, noted that the decision could be helpful in pending medical free speech lawsuits the group has filed.
Research has found that semaglutide was associated with fewer psychiatric-related hospitalizations and sick leave during treatment periods compared with periods without GLP-1 treatment.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/03/health-news-hhs-works-it-for-autism-awareness-day/