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‘Dangerous,’ ‘anti-science ,’ dehumanizing’: CT families, officials and experts push back on RFK autism claims, registry
Autism advocates, scientists and senators called Kennedy’s assertions unscientific and alarming, with many in the autism ...
RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a personal story of his own heroin addiction and recovery ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests compensating families of some people with autism
The Health and Human Services secretary defended his claims about children with autism that drew backlash last week, saying ...
4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda
Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...
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Coalition of Autism Scientists critiques US Department of Health and Human Services Autism Research Initiative
The newly formed Coalition of Autism Scientists (160 members and counting) today issued a statement in response to remarks and actions taken by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department ...
Democratic senators call on RFK Jr. to keep rule allowing Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs
A group of Democratic senators are calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to keep a proposed ...
Kennedy plans to remove artificial dyes from food and drinks by end of next year
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday the government will phase out all artificial dyes from ...
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What happened when Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the federal recommendation that ...
Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department, with a reduction of staff and bureaus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in ...
These Are The Thousands of Food Products Affected by RFK Jr.'s Mandate Against Food Dyes
The HHS Secretary announced plans to phase out several petroleum-based dyes used by major food brands — and it all has to ...
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Federal cuts put help for mental health and drug addiction in peril
SAMHSA’s work is crucial to suicide and drug overdose prevention and mental health care. It may fall victim to changes to public health infrastructure.