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Could RFK Jr be a disruptor and reformer at HHS?
RFK Jr's overarching philosophy regarding MAHA is sound. As a society, we weigh too much, are too sedentary and are exposed to too many chemicals.
RFK Jr Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of HHS
Robert Kennedy Jr’s stance on abortion has shifted in recent years, aligning him more closely with President Trump's.
RFK Jr could soon lead the HHS. Here are the different health agencies it oversees
RFK Jr could soon lead the HHS. Here are the different health agencies it oversees - The member of the Kennedy dynasty has promised to significantly change how the department he could soon lead functi
RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, interrogated on vaccine views at second confirmation hearing
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.
If confirmed as HHS secretary, RFK Jr. would have a vast global reach
As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many are focused on domestic agenda. The agency has a vast global scope as well.
Democratic Senators Say RFK Jr. Would ‘Kill’ People as HHS Chief
Democratic senators joined medical experts and activists outside the Capitol Wednesday morning to condemn Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on health and medicine. The nominee is “just wildly open to believing any medical conspiracy theory that is put in front of him,
The Latest: RFK Jr. Set to Appear on Capitol Hill for HHS Confirmation Hearings
RFK Jr.’s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
RFK Jr. tells senators he won't impose his vaccine opinions at HHS, will empower scientists
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced skeptical senators Thursday in the second day of his confirmation hearing to lead the department of Health and Human Services, Sen. Bill Cassidy confronted Kennedy about vaccines.
NIH director clarifies HHS communications freeze, confirms some essential functions can continue
A memo from the NIH's acting director indicated research and clinical studies that began prior to Trump's inauguration can ...
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How to protect HHS, FDA, NIH, and other health agencies from political interference
When politicians subordinate scientific institutions to electoral interests, they undermine immediate public health efforts ...
HHS nominee RFK Jr. defends vaccine skepticism, still ‘won’t take sides on 9/11’ in fiery final confirmation hearing
If you come out unequivocally — ‘vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism’ that would have an incredible impact,” Sen.
How HHS Impacts Our Health, Our Economy And Our Security
The work of the Department of Health and Human Services affects every American in many ways. Here's a look at the organization, its services and why that work matters.
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Kennedy vexed by policy questions at HHS confirmation hearing
Lawmakers have focused on Kennedy's controversial public health positions and his support for abortion rights.
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Doctors launch campaign in support of RFK Jr.'s HHS bid despite controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is looking to be confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary under the Trump administration.
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‘This is censorship’: Trump freeze on communications forces medical journal to pull HHS authors’ article
The article had to be pulled even though HHS Office of Research Integrity officials gave a public talk on the topic last fall ...
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RFK Jr. hearing: HHS would boost rural health
The Senate Finance Committee holds Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first confirmation ...