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RFK Jr. faces new vaccine probe as Democrats hone midterm issue

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RFK Jr.’s ‘new’ mental health effort instantly questioned by experts

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a $700 million initiative labeled as "new funding" aimed at mental health

Chile, RFK Jr., pregnancy, drinking, diabetes: Morning Rounds

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STAT+: Updated: Tracking RFK Jr.’s promises to remake health in America

Updated June 11, 2026 WASHINGTON — Over a year ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed to lead

RFK Jr. fires two leaders of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed two senior members of a government advisory panel

RFK Jr. issuing surgeon general warning on screen time for children

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a U.S. surgeon general’s advisory, urging

STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning

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RFK Jr. taps Stephanie Haridopolos as interim surgeon general

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed a senior health official to temporarily serve as

What Have RFK, Jr. And The Trump Administration Done For Mothers?

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. July 30, 2025. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP

RFK Jr.’s Messaging Could Be Impacting Food And Pharmaceutical Choices

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 9, 2026: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks at

RFK Jr. Defends Trump’s Erroneous Drug Price Claims With More Bad Math

On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump’s inaccurate claims about

RFK Jr. Sounded Completely Insane At Senate Hearing

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. appeared before the Senate to discuss healthcare policy. However, the session quickly shifted focus,