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RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he’s ‘declared war’ on sugar.
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Doctors warn delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns could revive a deadly threat
As RFK Jr.’s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine.
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‘What to Eat Now’ nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the ‘triple duty’ diet
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends “real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants.” Her new book is What to Eat Now.
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Under RFK Jr., the CDC is scrutinizing the childhood vaccine schedule
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.
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RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here’s what to watch for
The Health Secretary’s affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultra-processed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.
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RFK Jr. ‘rejects’ a U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases
Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy’s objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.
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When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do?
The science on Tylenol and autism isn’t clear, despite President Trump’s claims. Here’s what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.
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The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.
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CDC’s new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines
The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It’s considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others.
