For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.
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RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
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In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in West Texas, some families are opting for unproven remedies including cod liver oil.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
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RFK Jr. makes 1st step in completing campaign promise
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told food industry leaders in a closed-door meeting he wants them to remove artificial color dyes from their products by the end his time in office.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
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Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses
Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
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Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Measles cases pick up as RFK promotes unproven treatments
There are over 250 cases of measles in at least a dozen states across the US.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
They had a fairytale American childhood - but was radiation slowly killing them?
Campaigners in St Louis want support for those who claim to have become ill due to research into the atomic bomb.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
RFK Jr. Will Convene a New Health Commission in Private
President Trump ordered the creation of the Make America Healthy Again Commission last month, taking the name from the movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump's executive power flex leaves some legal challengers adrift
President Trump’s unprecedented flex of executive power has sent legal challengers scrambling to courts to pump the breaks. But some of the president’s more extraordinary actions have been ...The Hill - 2d -
Remedy's FBC Firebreak Is More Left 4 Dead Than Live-Service, And That's The Beauty Of It
Remedy is a studio known for disappearing into its work for several years, then emerging with an inventive, often mind-bending, single-player game such as Max Payne, Alan Wake, or Control. But the ...GameSpot - 5d -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - 5d -
Measles confirmed in 3 more states as cases multiply
More than 300 cases of measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, have now been confirmed across more than a dozen U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
RFK Jr. pressures Big Food to remove artificial dyes in meeting with CEOs
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told top food CEOs that he wants "the worst ingredients" out of food.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
These 10 Games Are Leaving Game Pass Soon
Microsoft has revealed that there will be several more games leaving Game Pass on March 31, so be sure to give them a shot before they're removed.. Monster Hunter Rise is definitely a game worth ...GameSpot - Mar. 18 -
Mysterious sea foam on South Australian beaches reportedly leaves more than 100 surfers ill
Leafy seadragons, fish, and octopuses among creatures to have washed up dead on both Waitpinga beach and Parsons beach. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
50% of parents financially support adult children, report finds. Here's how much it costs them.
To get by these days, more young adults turn to a likely source for help: their parents.NBC News - 20h -
RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Novak Djokovic apparently share a passion for tennis along with their beliefs about vaccines. Kennedy, the nation's top health official, posted a photo on X on Sunday of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McMahon doesn't rule out RFK Jr. role in school vaccines
Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a Sunday interview did not rule out the possibility that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be involved in school vaccination ...The Hill - 1d -
What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey
A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders
As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
Unnecessarily high radiation doses in CT scans have been linked to cancers. Under new federal rules, doctors and imaging centers have to more closely track and report the doses that patients get.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Texas, New Mexico measles outbreak grows to more than 300
The measles outbreak impacting Texas and New Mexico has now exceeded 300 cases, surpassing the number of measles cases reported in all of the U.S. last year. According to the latest update from the ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Measles cases top 300 in Texas, NM
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Texas, New Mexico measles outbreak passes 300 cases More than 300 measles cases have now been confirmed in the ...The Hill - 6d -
West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma
Oklahoma reported two measles cases on Tuesday linked to the outbreak in Texas. More than 250 people have been infected in the outbreak so far.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives
A month into his role as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s moves on vaccines have worried health experts.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
A perfect measles’ storm: Vaccine skepticism and failed leadership broke public trust
The U.S. can restore confidence in its public health institutions and those who represent them if it responds decisively in situations like the Texas measles outbreak.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Babies under 1 typically don’t get the measles vaccine. Can they get a dose early?
As measles cases rise, some parents are giving their children the measles vaccine earlier. This bonus dose can be given to kids as young as 6 months.NBC News - 16h -
Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him
A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Jack Schlossberg calls out Trump, RFK Jr., says family got no 'heads up' on JFK files release
Jack Schlossberg, former President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, called out President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the release of close to 2,200 files on ...The Hill - 6d -
White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing
Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.BBC News - Mar. 13
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