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President Trump’s executive order to boost domestic glyphosate production triggers backlash from the Make America Healthy Again movement, risking erosion of his base and giving Democrats a talking-point on health and chemical issues ahead of midterm elections, as Kennedy’s role and broader pesticide debates complicate MAHA’s influence.
A Detroit Lions fan, Ryan Kennedy, filed a $100 million civil lawsuit in Wayne County against Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for assault and against Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe, and Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media for defamation, plus Ford Field for security liability. The suit stems from a December incident in which Metcalf appeared to strike Kennedy during a game; Metcalf was suspended two games. Kennedy alleges Johnson and Sharpe on Nightcap falsely claimed Kennedy used a racial slur toward Metcalf, a claim Kennedy denies and seeks a full public retraction and correction of. The 9-count suit targets Metcalf, Johnson, Sharpe, and Sharpe’s media, with Ford Field listed for liability, and also seeks damages for reputational harm caused by media coverage."
A proposed $1.6 million randomized trial funded by RFK Jr.'s HHS to study neonatal Hepatitis B vaccination in Guinea-Bissau would withhold vaccines from about 7,000 of 14,000 infants to compare outcomes; after international outrage, officials halted the study and pledged revisions, citing ethics concerns and potential non-specific harms.
Massachusetts will continue to recommend vaccines for all children (hepatitis B, rotavirus, flu, COVID, RSV) following American Academy of Pediatrics guidance, countering federal changes under Health Secretary Kennedy that scaled back the schedule. State officials and several Northeast states are coordinating to adhere to evidence-based immunization, arguing the rollback could sow confusion amid a severe flu season and ongoing child vaccination debates.
Secretary Kennedy appointed two obstetricians-gynecologists, Adam Urato and Kimberly Biss, to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); their maternal-fetal medicine expertise and leadership help strengthen the panel as ACIP was reconstituted in 2025 to restore public trust in vaccines.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member and environmental journalist known for her candid essay on battling leukemia, died at age 35, with her death announced by the Kennedy Library Foundation.
The article discusses the challenges and potential impacts of Kennedy's MAHA initiative in 2026, focusing on issues like drug pricing for GLP-1 medications, dietary guideline reforms, and rural health programs, highlighting both opportunities and concerns for public health improvements.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a major overhaul of the US childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of vaccines based on Denmark's model, which could impact vaccine coverage and public health, raising concerns among medical experts about increased disease risk.
A new study suggests that reducing saturated fat intake may only benefit those at high risk of cardiovascular disease, challenging recent claims by RFK Jr. and the upcoming dietary guidelines that may promote increased saturated fat consumption for the general population.
Netflix has announced a new drama series titled 'Kennedy,' starring Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr., based on Fredrik Logevall's book, focusing on the Kennedy family's rise in American culture from the 1930s onward, with the series set to premiere as part of a renewed interest in Kennedy-related stories.
Cheryl Hines defended her husband, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid criticism from Sunny Hostin who questioned Kennedy's qualifications and accused him of spreading misinformation, particularly regarding COVID-19 and a controversial claim linking circumcision to autism, which has drawn public and political criticism.
The CDC is reviewing the safety of aluminum in vaccines amid skepticism from vaccine opponents like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which could lead to changes in vaccine recommendations or increased regulation, potentially impacting vaccine availability and the vaccine industry.
The CDC approved new vaccine recommendations influenced by RFK Jr.'s advisory panel, including emphasizing personal choice in COVID-19 vaccination and limiting combined MMRV vaccines, signaling a shift in vaccine policy and confidence levels.
President Trump controversially warned pregnant women against taking Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, which aligns with long-standing concerns raised by allies like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. These claims have sparked debate, as many health experts affirm Tylenol's safety, and some studies show no link to autism. Kennedy and his associates have connections to natural remedy promoters, which may benefit financially if women avoid Tylenol. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around vaccine and medication safety debates in U.S. politics.
Donald Trump faces criticism from fellow Republicans over his and Robert F Kennedy Jr's claims linking autism to Tylenol and changes in vaccine policy, with many experts and senators demanding scientific evidence and expressing concern over public health implications.