Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez testifies on what led to her firing By Joshua Barajas “Even under pressure I could not replace evidence with ideology or compromise my integrity,” Monarez said. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez's opening statement in Senate hearing on RFK Jr., kids' health By Erica R. Hendry Kennedy has denied Monarez' claims and told senators earlier this month that she was lying. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: RFK Jr. 'taking away vaccines' from people who want them, Warren says By Hannah Grabenstein, Associated Press Warren accused Kennedy of removing access to COVID vaccines for people who want them, despite promises he made during his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t do so. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump announces a new health tracking system. Experts raise ethical and legal concerns By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 03 Skilled scientists at these government agencies are quietly being let go, union reps say By Ali Rogin 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… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:53 Former top CDC vaccine expert on why she resigned in protest over firing of advisory panel By Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery 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. Continue watching
May 14 Watch 12:25 How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
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