43 Search Results for "Robert F. Kennedy Jr"

4 min read News

Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in hot water after making controversial remarks regarding vaccine schedules for Black Americans. RFK Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccination remarks, is opting to change the public health system that will negatively impact Black Americans.  In 2021, RFK Jr. received intense backlash for his...

4 min read Health

Vaccines have been the hallmark of medical innovation, preventing our extinction from viral pandemics. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy is rising. Social media platforms spread vaccine misinformation, dividing public opinion on vaccines. While researchers have debunked false claims linking vaccines to autism, critics have revived another age-old debate. In a controversial move...

9 min read Food and Drink

On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a sweeping artificial dye ban targeting eight petroleum-based synthetic food coloring. During a press conference held by the agencies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized their plan to collaborate with food agencies to...

5 min read News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a campaign to encourage states to waive their rules to ban soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The initiative, part of RFK Jr. ‘s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which would “clean up” the United States...

4 min read News

On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, marking a victory for President Trump. Kennedy’s confirmation was met with controversy due to his views on vaccines, which have sparked much debate. The vote was 52-48, with most senators voting along party lines. However, Senator Mitch McConnell...

11 min read News

For a moment, picture something that would have seemed completely implausible five years ago: a Medicare patient walking out of their doctor’s office with free CBD products, covered under a federal program. No out-of-pocket cost. No trip to a specialty dispensary. Just a physician, a recommendation, and a product that arrives as part of their...