Politics Sep 04 WATCH: RFK Jr. ‘taking away vaccines’ from people who want them, Warren says By Hannah Grabenstein, Associated Press
Politics Jul 30 WATCH: Trump announces a new health tracking system. Experts raise ethical and legal concerns The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies. This initiative aims to make accessing health records and monitoring wellness easier. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Politics Jul 03 Skilled scientists at these government agencies are quietly being let go, union reps say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged that scientists are not part of his workforce reduction efforts. But many scientists recruited for their expertise at the nation’s top health agencies have either already lost their jobs… By Ali Rogin
Health Jun 28 Watch 5:53 Former top CDC vaccine expert on why she resigned in protest over firing of advisory panel Earlier in June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, including several who have expressed skepticism about some vaccines. The move prompted the resignation of Dr. By Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery
Nation May 14 Watch 12:25 How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have… By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris
May 13 FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids’ teeth By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Previous scientific reviews have not shown any serious health risks with the fluoride-containing products. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: RFK Jr and health officials move to phase out artificial dyes from food supply By JoNel Aleccia, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The move would trigger an overhaul of scores of products on U.S. grocery store shelves. The plan was announced Tuesday afternoon by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it’s not easy By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as Trump’s secretary of health and human services By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the… Continue reading