The appointment of Robert F Kennedy has horrified public health experts. Here are his three most dangerous ideas

The appointment of Robert F Kennedy has horrified public health experts. Here are his three most dangerous ideas | Devi Sridhar

He says his goal is to “Make America healthy again”. But behind the laudable slogan there’s a morass of conspiracy theories. Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of ...

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Donald Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Oversee US Public Health

Putting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services would fulfill Donald Trump’s promise to let him “go wild on health.”

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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services

Kennedy has advised the transition team on health related-choices, sources said.

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Here Are the Agencies Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Would Oversee as H.H.S. Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee would oversee agencies that regulate food, vaccines and medicine and were instrumental during the pandemic.

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Donald Trump Vows to Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘Go Wild on Health’ If Elected

At his Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump all but promised that conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pushed crank science for decades, would have a role in a prospective ...

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Trump expected to choose Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccine skeptic, as health secretary, AP sources say

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Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F

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President-elect Donald Trump has picked a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long record of promoting anti-vaccine views

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert F

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How much of the vote did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receive?

In late October, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal to remove RFK Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states.

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Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary. The former Democratic and independent presidential candidate has faced criticism over his history of ...

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Donald Trump’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services spooked investors who worry what Kennedy would do.

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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Destroy One of Civilization’s Best Achievements

Let’s not make child mortality great again.

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Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

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World - The Guardian - October 30

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power

President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.

Health - The New York Times - November 6

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FDA Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers on health, is taking aim at the agency’s oversight on many fronts.

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What to know about Trump's controversial pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a ...

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

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England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

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RFK Jr could have disastrous global impact on public health, experts fear

Concerns anti-vaccine pick for US health secretary could pursue ‘anti-science positions’ on life-saving interventions. The appointment of a US health secretary with anti-vaccine views could cause ...

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Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."

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Robert Kennedy Jr’s influence over Trump sparks Big Pharma alarm

Vaccine sceptic expected to hold sway over health policy and top appointments

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Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda

Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

Health - The New York Times - November 5

How Kennedy Could ‘Go Wild on Health,’ and The Onion’s Infowars Bid

Plus, a dramatic rise in U.S. obesity.

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Kennedy’s Views Mix Mistrust of Business With Unfounded Health Claims

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary opposes fluoride in water, promotes unproven Covid therapies and has threatened to prosecute medical journals.

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