Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims About Fluoride and IQ Are Unfounded

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims About Fluoride and IQ Are Unfounded

The HHS secretary made misleading claims in a Cabinet meeting and a press conference in Utah. - Peter Gattuso - Start a free trial today for full access.

Kennedy axes HHS committee advising states on genetic screening for newborns

Trump's HHS Secretary RFK Jr. axed an advisory committee responsible for overseeing genetic disorder screenings for newborns, putting children's health into jeopardy.

Alliance for Natural Health Calls for Reform to Self-GRAS

The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has published a white paper calling for the “balanced reform” of the GRAS system. The ANH announcement comes shortly after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s directive for FDA to explore potential rulemaking to eliminate the pathway for companies to self-affirm food ingredients as GRAS, a move which Secretary Kennedy stated would “provide transparency to consumers.” While the ANH white paper does not sup…

HHS discontinues committees focusing on newborn health screening

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of the Department of Health and Human Services has committed to improving the health of Americans, with a particular emphasis on reducing health burdens among children. Despite this, the department recently removed the Advisory Committee on Newborn and Child Genetic Disorders. For the past 15 years, the Advisory Committee on [...] Source The post HHS discontinues committees focusing on newborn health screening app…