President Donald Trump has made a public recommendation against the use of acetaminophen pain relievers, such as Tylenol, particularly by pregnant individuals. This advice stems from a debated connection between this medication and autism. Simultaneously, the President suggested significant modifications to the standard vaccinations administered to infants. All this comes at a … [Read more...] about Trump’s Tylenol Warning Sends Shockwaves Through Parents Nationwide
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. Calls on Medical Community to Champion Healthy Eating
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging medical institutions to intensify their commitment to nutrition education. He is specifically calling on medical schools and residency programs to 'embed rigorous, measurable nutrition education at every stage' of their curricula. Kennedy, in a recent opinion column for The Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. Calls on Medical Community to Champion Healthy Eating
House Democrats Rally to Rescue LGBTQ Crisis Hotline from Shutdown
More than a handful of Democrats from the House have thrown down the gauntlet against the Department of Health and Human Services. They're crying foul over a proposition to prune funding for a suicide prevention initiative aimed squarely at supporting LGBTQ youth. They've sounded the alarm, warning that such a decision could be more than just a political misstep, it could have … [Read more...] about House Democrats Rally to Rescue LGBTQ Crisis Hotline from Shutdown
Critical Disease Tracking Teams Gutted as Health Agency Layoffs Begin
The massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began to send notices of dismissal to its employees on Tuesday. This major overhaul is expected to result in the eventual layoff of up to 10,000 workers. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health Secretary, announced last week a plan to restructure HHS. Through its agencies, HHS is responsible for tracking trends in health and … [Read more...] about Critical Disease Tracking Teams Gutted as Health Agency Layoffs Begin
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ in Senate Testimony
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former president John F. Kennedy, wrote to senators that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a predator who lied and cheated his way through life. Kennedy claimed that she hadn't denounced her cousin's nomination before because she was the U.S. Ambassador to Australia, and she also did not want to criticize a member of her family publicly. Caroline … [Read more...] about Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ in Senate Testimony