Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’
Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different
Why picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS is raising alarms among many public health specialists
The anti-vaccine activist could oversee the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
Trump's health pick RFK Jr. wants fluoride removed from drinking water. What to know in Arizona
Days before the election, Kennedy posted on social media that a Trump White House would advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from the public water supply, which goes against public health recommendations yet jibes with a large number of people who question the safety of fluoridating water.
Doctors worried RFK Jr. will tout vaccine-skeptic views after he is picked for HHS secretary
With the recent pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the environmental attorney's views on vaccines have been thrust back into the spotlight. Kennedy has been a prominent vaccine skeptic,
Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr., after Pence objects to Trump's pick
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."
Global health experts sound alarm over RFK Jr., citing Samoa outbreak
Experts and officials said a 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa, which came after a visit by Kennedy, exemplified the dangers of his rhetoric.
Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, Democratic Senators call him a ‘danger’ to public health
Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, Democratic Senators call him a "danger" to public health Trump choosing RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary sparks sharp debate about his qualifications and history as a vaccine skeptic.
Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead Health & Human Services
In a move guaranteed to alarm many, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal opponent of vaccines and other tenets of mainstream health care, to head the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
RFK Jr. poses threat to health establishment—and public health itself
Chris Hayes breaks down how RFK Jr. brings the ‘us vs. them’ mindset to public health, but leaves science behind.
Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy for Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said he’s tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services, a move that would elevate a prominent vaccine skeptic and pharmaceutical industry critic to a top role on federal health policy.
Trump Names RFK Jr. to Health Cabinet Post
Kennedy Jr. attends a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump selected Robert F.
RFK Jr.'s Reforms Should Be Embraced by Doctors: Stanford Medical Professor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has some views that physicians have welcomed, including calls to remove processed foods from school ...
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply ...
GOP backlash against RFK Jr.’s nomination could jeopardize his confirmation
The president of the anti-abortion group SBA Pro-Life America, said “there's no question that we need a pro-life HHS ...
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What to know about RFK Jr.’s views on food, vaccines, abortion, and the FDA
Trump's HHS pick could reshape public health agencies and usher in a new era for vaccines, food, and medicines.
Senate GOP gives RFK Jr. pick relatively warm reception
President-elect Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set off ...
10 RFK Jr. conspiracy theories and false claims, in his own words
Here are the debunked health claims that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made over the years that concern medical experts.
RFK Jr’s crackpot views are a real threat to British industry
The banks have been quietly celebrating. The oil and gas giants are preparing fresh investment plans. The tech giants have ...
Wisconsin health community expresses mix of curiosity and concern over RFK Jr. nomination
RFK Jr.'s nomination as head of Department of Health and Human Services spotlights unorthodox health views, but scientists ...