A prominent health official has taken action against a group spreading false information about vaccines. The group, known for its anti-vaccine stance, had a webpage that looked similar to an official health agency's site. This page falsely claimed that vaccines cause autism. The health official, who is also the head of a major health department, ordered the group to ...
A mother's loss of a child to measles has sparked a heated debate about vaccines and alternative treatments. The mother, who prefers to remain anonymous, has four other children who contracted measles but recovered. The mother attributes their recovery to cod liver oil and other unproven treatments, despite medical evidence suggesting otherwise. Cod liver oil, rich i...
In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from Kentucky, once again broke ranks with his party to vote against Kenne...
The U. S. Senate is set to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new health secretary. This decision comes despite major concerns from both political parties and the medical community. Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has spent years spreading conspiracy theories linking vaccines to autism and more recen...
In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his vocal stance against vaccines, has moved one step closer to becoming the nation's health secretary. This happened after a Senate vote that aligned along party lines. This vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, likely to happen soon. The vote, 53 to 47, showed strong Republican support ...
A key player in the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La. , had some serious doubts about Bobby Kennedy Jr. 's 2024 presidential bid. He voted yes due to conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Cassidy, who is a medical professional and chair of the Senate committee, had doubts about Kennedy's qualifications for the health secretary position, as he did not agree with Kenne...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccines and autism. He was quick to deny being "anti-vaccine" but was rel...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in the hot seat when he appeared in front of the Senate Finance Committee. He was up for a big job, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, and CNN host Jake Tapper had some questions. Tapper wasn't buying Kennedy's claim that he's pro-vaccine, especially since Kennedy has been known for his anti-vaccine stan...
Buzz about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's past statements on vaccines is spreading fast ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing for a big job. He wants to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Newsweek tried to get a comment from Kennedy himself. This situation matters because President Donald Trump picked Kennedy for the job, and that's causing a stir. So...
Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval, which worries public health experts. McConnell warned that such actio...