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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts

Potential dismissal of USPSTF members by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns among medical professionals.
#vaccines
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Here's Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science

The antivaccine movement is gaining influence, jeopardizing public health safety measures.
Leadership changes in health departments signal potential disruptions to vaccine access and recommendations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Vaccine panel appointed by RFK Jr. loses member before first meeting

Dr. Michael Ross's withdrawal from the ACIP creates uncertainty for the newly appointed vaccine committee.
Pets
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Parasitic sea vampire bites RFK Jr in health chief's bizarre new stunt

Robert F Kennedy Jr let a lamprey bite him during a hatchery visit, showcasing the experience on social media.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

RFK Jr. 'Feels Taken for a Ride' After Buying $4.4 Million Georgetown Home for Wife Cheryl Hines To 'Mend Their Marital Bridges'

Cheryl Hines has no plans to move to the Georgetown home purchased by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#public-health
fromFuturism
2 months ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

fromFuturism
2 months ago
NYC parents

Trump's Crackpot Secretary of Health Admits That Literally Nobody Should Be Taking Medical Advice from Him

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr strides into new controversy: hiking in sweltering Arizona in jeans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hiked in dark jeans during extreme heat, perplexing onlookers and raising safety concerns.
#vaccination
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Former CDC Vaccine Board Members Dismissed by RFK Jr. Say He's "Critically Weakened" the Vaccine Program

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Former CDC Vaccine Board Members Dismissed by RFK Jr. Say He's "Critically Weakened" the Vaccine Program

fromThe Nation
1 week ago

HHS Doesn't Need an RFK Jr. It Needs a Lina Khan.

HHS has faced significant turmoil under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with public health operations disrupted and leaders marketing a new agenda.
#us-health-department
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

RFK Jr. Axes Top Aides in Huge Staff Shakeup

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired his chief of staff and deputy chief of staff amid a significant staff shakeup at HHS.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

My rare disease was getting closer to a cure. RFK Jr could undermine that | Jameson Rich

Kennedy's control of the health department threatens medical research progress by cutting funding and projects.
Nearly 800 active medical research projects have been terminated under the current administration.
The Trump administration's policies may jeopardize future medical advancements and research funding.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My rare disease was getting closer to a cure. RFK Jr could undermine that | Jameson Rich

Kennedy's control of the health department threatens medical research progress by cutting funding and projects.
Nearly 800 active medical research projects have been terminated under the current administration.
The Trump administration's policies may jeopardize future medical advancements and research funding.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

What's Going On With RFK Jr.'s Teeth?

Without fluoride in the water, "you're going to see probably slightly more cavities," RFK Jr. recently admitted on Fox News.
Public health
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Why Calling RFK Jr. 'Anti-Science' Misses the Real Point

Kennedy's actions as secretary of Health and Human Services, including replacing vaccine advisory board members and restricting federal scientists' publications, reflect a significant political shift in public health policy.
US politics
#autism
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

We Can't Let RFK Jr. Divide Our Autistic Community Based on Our Support Needs

SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What RFK Jr. Doesn't Understand About Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism illustrate the struggle between empathy and condescension, causing division in the autism community.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

We Can't Let RFK Jr. Divide Our Autistic Community Based on Our Support Needs

Concerns rise over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism initiative potentially threatening autistic community rights.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

What the Heck Is That Thing Inside RFK's Mouth?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was seen with a potential nicotine pouch in his mouth during a Congressional hearing.
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Opposite of the MAHA Agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to address the chronic disease epidemic but supports Medicaid changes that may worsen health outcomes.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

RFK Jr.'s health department calls Nature "junk science," cancels subscriptions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls prestigious medical journals corrupt and proposes federal scientists stop publishing in them.
#health-policy
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Stanford Professor Smacks Down Egregious, Dangerous' Anti-Vaxx Lies Spouted by RFK Jr. on Fox News Challenges Network to Bring Him On Air

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Stanford Professor Smacks Down Egregious, Dangerous' Anti-Vaxx Lies Spouted by RFK Jr. on Fox News Challenges Network to Bring Him On Air

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

RFK Jr. Explains How Neocon Warhawk' Marco Rubio Won Him Over With His Humor and Incredible Transformation'

Marco Rubio's humor and transformation have won over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., indicating a shift in political alignment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called toxic' by US health chief?

Thimerosal's use in vaccines has re-emerged as a controversial topic, especially under new leadership and amid renewed safety concerns.
#vaccine-policy
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for widespread adoption of health-tracking wearables as part of a national health initiative.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

RFK Jr. says U.S. is pulling its $1 billion support for international vaccines alliance Gavi

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. is halting support for Gavi due to a loss of public trust and failure to adhere to scientific rigor.
fromAudacy
1 month ago

RFK to launch massive advertising campaign to encourage Americans to use wearables like FitBits and Apple Watches

Kennedy expressed a bold vision: 'My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years,' emphasizing widespread adoption of health monitoring devices.
Wearables
Coronavirus
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s panel could shake up vaccine system, Bay Area doctors say

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping the U.S. vaccine advisory system amid transparency concerns over recent member terminations.
#cdc
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. taps allies and COVID vaccine critics among picks for CDC advisory panel. Here's who's on the list.

US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Local doc discusses 'red alert' after RFK Jr. cans vaccine panel

The potential changes to the CDC vaccine advisory committee by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could disrupt vaccine policy and public health.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. taps allies and COVID vaccine critics among picks for CDC advisory panel. Here's who's on the list.

US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Local doc discusses 'red alert' after RFK Jr. cans vaccine panel

The potential changes to the CDC vaccine advisory committee by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could disrupt vaccine policy and public health.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

"So I Cut Him Off": Bill Nye Says He Keeps Begging RFK Jr. to Stop Texting Him

"If you read these articles he sent, they're all this speculation about autism and just cause-and-effect, and mercury in vaccines, that maybe there's a connection."
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chemtrails: why is RFK Jr battling a debunked conspiracy theory?

The Trump administration's skepticism about climate change contrasts with its focus on unfounded concerns over chemtrails.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr. announces 8 appointees to CDC vaccine panel-they're not good

Kennedy has taken just two days to appoint new members to ACIP, a process that typically takes years, raising concerns about the vetting process.
Coronavirus
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What RFK Jr.'s ACIP Shakeup Could Mean for Vaccines

Kennedy's overhaul of the vaccine advisory committee raises concerns about future vaccine recommendations and public health.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Just Gutted an Important CDC Advisory Committee

Kennedy's removal of ACIP members contradicts prior assurances and raises serious concerns about public health policy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr's clean sweep' of CDC vaccine panel experts will erode public trust

Kennedy's removal of the CDC vaccine advisory panel raises concerns about trust in the vaccine approval system.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked mitochondrial health to modern ailments during a podcast appearance, despite limited scientific backing for his claims about Wi-Fi and pharmaceutical risks.
Alternative medicine
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What to Know About RFK Jr. Removing All Experts from CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee

Today, we are taking a bold step in restoring public trust by totally reconstituting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. To Make Their Dreams Come True

Online communities are promoting chlorine dioxide as a treatment following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments during his Senate confirmation hearing.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Anti-vaccine quack hired by RFK Jr. has started work at the health department

The Geiers have repeatedly lost access to VSD data due to misrepresentation of their intentions.
Kennedy is seeking VSD data access for Geier to evaluate thimerosal's alleged autism link.
from48 hills
1 month ago

The media's dangerous 'sanewashing' of RFK Jr. - 48 hills

The news media labels Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'vaccine skeptic,' but this portrayal misses the reality of his dangerous disinformation regarding vaccines, which is not a reasonable position.
Public health
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report seems riddled with AI slop

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health report suffers from serious citation and factual inaccuracies, with indications of AI-generated content contributing to the errors.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report

Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" report claims to reveal alarming truths about U.S. health, yet it suffers from cited studies that do not exist, prompting a White House revision.
US news
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr's Maha' report found to contain citations to nonexistent studies

Kennedy's health report cites nonexistent studies, undermining its credibility.
The report misrepresents existing research, raising concerns about its accuracy.
Criticism of major medical journals highlights Kennedy's skepticism toward established science.
Attempts to restrict government scientists' publication raises ethical questions.
Alternative medicine
fromKqed
2 months ago

The Marin Town Where RFK Jr.'s Message Took Root | KQED

The rise of a counterculture health movement highlights tensions between public health and individual beliefs in Marin County.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. threatens to stop NIH scientists from publishing in 'corrupt' medical journals

We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Argentina ratifies decision to withdraw from WHO as RFK Jr visits Buenos Aires

The WHO's prescriptions do not work because they are not based on science but on political interests and bureaucratic structures that refuse to review their own mistakes.
US news
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

THE TRASH REPORT: The Mega-Wealthy are Forming Groups and I, For One, Am Ready to Party

In other Trump-world news, the President just went on a tour of the Middle East, during which it was announced that the nation of Qatar would gift Trump a brand new plane that he'd use while in office and then keep for use after.
NYC food
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

R.F.K., Jr., Anthony Fauci, and the Revolt Against Expertise

Progressives are increasingly concerned about anti-science sentiments within their ranks, particularly highlighted by the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How two-faced RFK Jr. 'politicized science' in fracking fight that left New York poorer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selectively critiques science while leveraging it for personal agendas, particularly regarding New York's fracking ban.
#health-and-human-services
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

Sen. Alsobrooks criticized Kennedy's qualifications as HHS Secretary, expressing lack of trust in his capabilities to lead the agency.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

Sen. Alsobrooks criticized Kennedy's qualifications as HHS Secretary, expressing lack of trust in his capabilities to lead the agency.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'

"RFK kills people with hate!" a protester yelled, illustrating the fervor of dissent present during a Senate hearing, while Ben Cohen was among those arrested.
DC food
#trump-administration
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Trump's Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart

Trump nominates Casey Means as surgeon general despite not knowing her, provoking scrutiny over her credentials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US news

Trump Pleads Ignorance, Blames RFK Jr. When Asked About New Surgeon General Nominee: I Don't Know Her'

Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means as surgeon general based on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recommendation despite controversy over her qualifications.
Alternative medicine
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Trump's Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart

Trump nominates Casey Means as surgeon general despite not knowing her, provoking scrutiny over her credentials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Nobody's Controlling Your Decisions?' Bret Baier Asks RFK Jr. About Ex-Running Mate's Accusation

Kennedy defended Dr. Casey Means, emphasizing her commitment to innovative medicine, stating that she's driven by genuine health improvements rather than the traditional billing mindset of the medical field.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. asked Obama to probe 'two gunmen' theory, called for reexamination of his father's assassination: new files

Kennedy Jr. advocates for reopening the investigation into his father's assassination, citing new audio evidence suggesting multiple gunmen were involved.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook

When I heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. call autism an 'epidemic' that 'destroys families,' I felt like I had stepped into a time machine heading in the wrong direction.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines

"I think it is the interest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make vaccines more expensive, less available and more feared," said Dr. Paul Offit.
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