Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the starting gun in a challenge to the food industry on Sunday, announcing on CBS’ “60 Minutes” that he plans to act on […]
Read MoreSweeping challenge to RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies heard by judge
BOSTON — After a full day of oral arguments in a packed courtroom, Boston federal judge Brian E. Murphy did not rule from the bench on a lawsuit from the […]
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s vaccine panel backs insurance coverage for Covid shots
WASHINGTON — A government advisory committee voted unanimously Friday to recommend that individuals 6 months and older should discuss the risks and benefits of Covid-19 vaccines with their health care […]
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s contentious Senate hearing: The key takeaways
An archived version of a live blog about the Senate hearing, with more details, can be found here. WASHINGTON — Through shouting matches and gulfs of understanding about basic facts, health […]
Read MoreIf Trump won’t fire RFK Jr., he must at least reinstate the CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long been the world’s most prestigious public health agency. The CDC led the global efforts to eliminate smallpox, combat HIV/AIDS, shift public […]
Read MoreCassidy calls for delay to CDC’s vaccine panel after RFK Jr.’s purge
WASHINGTON — A key Senate health leader is calling for this week’s meeting of the panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s chronic disease agency budget documents released
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. Budget documents released by the Trump administration Friday provide the first clear indication of the […]
Read MoreD.C. Diagnosis: RFK Jr.’s shifting rhetoric, Trump’s drug-price plan
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Read MoreRFK Jr. plans changes to vaccine injury reporting system
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that he plans to roll out changes to the vaccine injury monitoring system that would automate and increase data collection […]
Read MoreSTAT+: A crucial moment for RFK Jr. And for Bill Cassidy
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