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HHS Synthetic Dyes News Conferences in Washington DC

Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

5:00am June 18, 2025

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda, which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cut funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

Senate Holds Confirmation Hearings For HHS Secretary Nominee Robert Kennedy

RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change

5:00am June 13, 2025

A document circulated to members of Congress misinterprets studies and cites debunked research, scientists say. It could influence congressional perceptions of vaccine safety.

Federal Government Ends Covid Vaccine Recommendations For Children And Pregnant Women

RFK Jr. replaced everyone on the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's why that matters

5:00am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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RFK Jr. says COVID shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women

12:47pm May 27, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. announced that CDC recommendations for COVID vaccines will no longer include healthy pregnant women and healthy children.

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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Testifies On Budget During House And Senate Hearings On Wednesday

MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health

3:45pm May 22, 2025

The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.

RFK Jr.'s plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback

9:17pm April 22, 2025

The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board.

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President Trump Meets With El Salvador President Nayib Bukele At The White House

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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

5:00am April 18, 2025

The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over tariffs and Robert F. Kennedy's work as Health and Human Services secretary.

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RFK Jr. seeks 'environmental' cause of autism. Scientists say it's not that simple

5:31pm April 16, 2025

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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Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself

5:15am March 14, 2025

by Sarah Boden

In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.

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An urgent argument for the HPV vaccine

8:15am March 12, 2025

Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.