The CDC says its tally of US measles cases is likely an undercount An outbreak among unvaccinated members of West Texas communities has resulted in more than 560 cases The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
RFK Jr. blames these 5 environmental toxins for a spike in autism cases The HHR secretary is leading the conversation about growing autism rates. Fortune · Apr 17, 2025
Top NIH researcher resigns claiming RFK Jr.’s aides stopped him talking to media about ultra processed foods Dr Kevin Hall alleges aides to Robert F Kennedy Jr blocked him from presenting study into addictiveness of junk foods and edited interview answers without his consent The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
'Ableist' RFK Jr. Called Out for Claiming Autistic Children Will Never Fall in Love: 'Love on the Spectrum Would Like a Word' RFK Jr.'s claim that those diagnosed with autism will "never go on a date" was quickly debunked by fans of the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum. Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025
RFK Jr calls autism an ‘epidemic’ and a tragedy. As an autistic journalist, I have some comments ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Health Secretary wilfully misreads data that should be celebrated, not feared, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
RFK Jr. Touted as 'Unfit' After Rant About Lack of Autism in 'Older People': 'He Cannot Be This Stupid' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incited backlash after questioning why autism is "only happening in young people" during a televised news briefing. Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025
RFK Jr plays medical detective as he contradicts his own department on autism ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Kennedy suggested that ‘ideology’ has prevented research into the causes of autism, writes Richard Hall The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate' Health secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed that autistic children will never pay taxes nor go on dates during a press conference on Wednesday, 16 April. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
HHS to look at environmental toxins as cause of autism - Roll Call During press conference, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vows to determine causes of autism and cites concerns about toxins. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025
US, Europe diverge on infectious disease messaging - Roll Call The United States has de-emphasized infectious disease programming in favor of prioritizing chronic disease. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025
RFK Jr's appointment boosts Europe's anti-vax movements, researchers claim Most of the top-performing posts analysed were found to contain misinformation, according to social media researchers. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are continuing as the agency makes good on its intention, announced on March 27, 2025, to shrink its workforce by 20,000 people. Among workers dismissed in early April were several teams responsible for fulfilling requests for access to previously unreleased… The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone. The Texas Tribune · Apr 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025 CDC autism report disputes RFK Jr’s claims about why the condition is on the rise Experts attribute increase in case numbers to improved diagnostics as Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr insists ‘epidemic’ underway
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Key vaccine committee meets for the first time under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A key vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time under new U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Translating what Kennedy's anti-vaccine allies hear in his response to the measles outbreak Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda and candy from SNAP Arkansas officials are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries
The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025 Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA Many Americans were relieved when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law’s third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision permitted widely supported policies to continue, such as ensuring health coverage regardless of preexisting conditions, allowing coverage for dependents up to age 26…
The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025 RFK Jr urged to release nearly $400m allocated to help families combat heat As part of Trump’s administrations ‘efficiency’ drive, staff running decades-old program for energy assistance laid off
Salon · Apr 14, 2025 New SNAP: States pay more, you get less From slashed budgets to soda bans, a new GOP SNAP plan could leave millions hungry
Roll Call · Apr 14, 2025 No sign of Texas measles outbreak slowing, contrary to RFK Jr.’s claims - Roll Call Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the measles outbreak in Texas is starting to subside. But state data indicates there’s no decline yet.
Roll Call · Apr 14, 2025 Health groups urge RFK Jr. to reinstate injury center staff - Roll Call The letter was signed by domestic violence prevention and health groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Roll Call · Apr 14, 2025 Fired FDA communications staff worry about impact on public health - Roll Call As the Trump administration cuts thousands of federal jobs, some fired workers worry about health agencies' ability to protect the public.