Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing ahead with his plans to overhaul the Department of Health and Human Services, including restructuring and creating new agencies, despite legal and congressional obstacles, and is reshaping vaccine advisory panels to scrutinize childhood vaccines.
A Washington Post-KFF poll reveals that while most American parents support regulating processed foods, about 40% also support RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement targeting these foods.
The Trump administration, with RFK Jr. leading health initiatives, has prioritized autism research and policies, prompting discussions within the autism community and among scientists, with The Washington Post seeking personal perspectives on these developments.
The Trump administration has announced its 'Make America Healthy Again' strategy, outlining new policies and initiatives aimed at improving public health across the United States.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new report on childhood health, part of his 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, offers strategies to combat childhood chronic diseases but lacks clear implementation plans and arrives amid public health chaos and political controversy.
Chris Pratt publicly supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praising his personality and some of his health policies, despite recent criticisms of Kennedy's stance on vaccines and funding cuts, emphasizing his personal positive experiences with Kennedy and his focus on health issues.
Chris Pratt criticized Trump critics for having an 'allergic reaction' to his administration's successes and urged for reasonableness, highlighting bipartisan support for some policies and comparing political nastiness to Hollywood fakery.
John Oliver critiques the 'Make America healthy again' movement, highlighting its focus on narrow health wins and questionable solutions, while criticizing its alignment with political figures like RFK Jr and the current administration's harmful policies that undermine public health efforts.
Robert Kennedy Jr. dismisses speculation about a 2028 presidential run amid attacks from Laura Loomer, defending his work at HHS and his deputy Stefanie Spear, while his allies organize support for a potential future campaign.
A pediatric surgeon criticizes the influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement, led by RFK Jr., which promotes skepticism towards medical professionals and scientific research, leading to increased parental mistrust, refusal of necessary medical treatments for children, and the spread of misinformation that undermines public health efforts.
Kevin Hall, a leading nutrition scientist, publicly criticized the Trump administration for censoring his research on ultra-processed foods, leading to his retirement from NIH. Now free to speak openly, he discusses the failed plans for his return to NIH and criticizes health officials for not adequately investigating how ultra-processed foods harm Americans' health.
The White House acknowledged errors in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report, which criticized America's food supply and health practices. The report, citing numerous studies, was found to contain some non-existent or misinterpreted studies, prompting promises of updates. Despite the errors, officials maintain confidence in Kennedy and the report's overall significance for public health policy.
A report on children's health released by the Make America Healthy Again Commission, associated with the Trump administration, was found to cite nonexistent scientific studies, raising concerns about its credibility and rigor.