37 h. ago Comedian Tim Dillon: HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Should 'Go into Fast

Comedian Tim Dillon, a friend and supporter of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is all-in for the Make America Healthy Again campaign, even to the point of using the military to shut down unhealthy fat food joints. The post Comedian Tim Dillon: HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Should ‘Go into Fast-Food Restaurants With the Military and Shut Them Down’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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47 h. ago RFK Jr. calls autism an 'epidemic' and launches effort to find 'environmental' cause

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says autism is "epidemic" and he's launching research to identify an "environmental toxin" for blame. Independent scientists and advocates are skeptical.

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58 h. ago RFK pushes to find 'environmental' cause of autism, calls rising rates an 'epidemic'

Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.

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58 h. ago RFK pushes to find 'environmental' cause of autism, calls growing rates an 'epidemic'

Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.

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60 h. ago RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to release a series of new studies helping to identify "precisely what environmental toxins" are causing autism. The post RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism appeared first on Breitbart.

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60 h. ago RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

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3 d. ago Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports

While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”

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3 d. ago After delays, first vaccine advisory meeting under RFK Jr. set to start

For the first time since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary, vaccine advisers to the CDC are meeting to discuss vaccines for RSV, HPV, COVID and more.

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3 d. ago After delays, first vaccine advisory meeting under RFK Jr. is underway

For the first time since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary, vaccine advisers to the CDC are meeting to discuss vaccines for RSV, HPV, COVID and more.

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4 d. ago Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective. For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more than 700 measles cases this year, and 3 deaths so far with active outbreaks across six states.The federal response is under scrutiny because Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made a career spreading false information about vaccines.What are this administration's views on vaccines, and what do they mean for what is already one of the worst U.S. measles outbreaks this century. Kennedy publicly promised he would support vaccines. Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced out as the nation's top vaccine regulator says his department isn't doing enough.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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7 d. ago Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: 'She loved this place until the moment she passed'

Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: 'She loved this place until the moment she passed'  The Spokesman-Review

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9 d. ago RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps

The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

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9 d. ago US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response

US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response  Reuters

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9 d. ago Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy

Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy  Alaska Beacon

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1 week ago Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.

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1 week ago Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine — stoking fury among his supporters

Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move.

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1 week ago R.F.K. Jr’s Plan to Send Health Officials to Indian Country Angers Native Leaders

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.

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1 week ago Kennedy’s Plan to Send Health Officials to ‘Indian Country’ Angers Native Leaders

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.

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1 week ago Kennedy Attends Funeral in Texas of Girl Who Died of Measles

The health secretary has faced harsh criticism for his handling of the multistate outbreak, embrace of alternative treatments and tepid endorsement of vaccination.

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1 week ago Kennedy Attends Funeral of the Second Child to Die of Measles in Texas

The health secretary said he went to the Gaines County, Texas, to console the family. He has faced harsh criticism for his handling of the crisis and tepid endorsement of vaccination.

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