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.
RFK Jr.’s Conspiracy Theories: Here’s What Trump’s Pick For Health Secretary Has Promoted
Kennedy Jr. suggested that the COVID-19 virus was engineered to give Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish people immunity.
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite his widely disputed views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
Changes RFK Jr. could make as HHS secretary, from vaccines to raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to revisit federal vaccine recommendations, take fluoride out of public water and boost access to raw milk, among other goals.
What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues and what he could do at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick​ to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
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What RFK Jr’s War on Vaccines Could Look Like
Plummeting trust in vaccines could be lethal on its own. But there are also ways Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services could reduce vaccine availability, as well.
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.
Live updates: Trump selects Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as health secretary
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President-elect Trump announces he will nominate RFK Jr. to head Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tapped to head Health and Human Services.RFK Jr'.s controversial views on health have sparked criticism.
Trump Chooses Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting a man whose views public health officials have decried as dangerous in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug,
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 ...
Opinion | How RFK Jr. Sees the World
Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department. Only months ago Mr. Trump was calling the Kennedy family scion ...
Dentists Respond To RFK Jr's Appointment: 'Lot More Cavities to Fill'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this month that Donald Trump's administration will advise "all U.S. water systems to ...
Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access
Mike Pence said choosing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a departure from what he framed as the Trump-Pence administration's general ...
RFK Jr. says he has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder. What is it?
Spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological movement disorder, affects RFK Jr.’s vocal cords, causing difficulty in speaking and a strained voice.
RFK Jr. Appointment Leaves Doctors Aghast: 'Extraordinarily Bad Choice'
Following the decision by the president-elect, many medical professionals were left aghast that a man who has previously been ...