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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.
President Trump expressed concerns about the number and timing of childhood vaccines, suggesting they are administered too quickly and should be spaced out more, amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and recommendations, with Kennedy set to decide on recent advisory panel suggestions.
The Trump administration is expected to claim that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy may increase autism risk, despite inconclusive scientific evidence, and suggest vitamin B treatment as a potential autism therapy, amid ongoing controversy and debate over medication safety and autism causes.
The article criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, highlighting how the MAHA movement's rhetoric targets women by shaming them and linking their behaviors to children's health issues, while promoting misinformation and undermining scientific consensus on vaccination and public health.
During a contentious ACIP meeting, RFK Jr.'s appointed advisers questioned vaccine safety data, revisited old vaccine policies, and suggested limiting certain childhood vaccines, raising concerns about the shift from science-based decision-making and potential impacts on public trust in vaccines.