Health News 12 Things To Know About Rfk Jr , Trump S Pick For Health Secretary

At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention

Vice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care ... Read More

Lawyer helping RFK Jr. hire health staff petitioned FDA to get rid of polio vaccine

The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. select federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has a history of suing the government agencies that the cabinet pick will oversee — and ... Read More

RFK Jr. defends top Trump officials attacked by some of his supporters

The health secretary said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was a friend of his MAHA movement and that his aide, Stefanie Spear, is a Trump loyalist. Read More

RFK Jr. to unveil new guidance encouraging more saturated fats

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the health recommendations for saturated fats and trans fats. (NewsNation) — U.S. dietary guidelines could soon undergo another overhaul under the ... Read More

RFK Jr. misses mark in touting rural health transformation fund as historic infusion of cash

At a September Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. boasted about a rural health initiative within President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” "It’s ... Read More

Health Secretary RFK Jr. says there's 'not sufficient' proof to show Tylenol causes autism

Last month, Trump said U.S. officials would suggest limiting the use of Tylenol during pregnancy, though doctors say it is safe to use. The state of Texas sued Tylenol maker Kenvue on Oct. 28, ... Read More

Pritzker, governors form alliance to oppose Trump's public health overhaul

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. A new public health brain trust opposing the "dismantling" ... Read More

RFK Jr.'s 'chemtrails' probe shows the power conspiracy theories have to shape health policy

While plowing a wheat field in rural Washington state in the 1990s, William Wallace spotted a gray plane overhead that he believed was releasing chemicals to make him sick. The rancher began to ... Read More

Cheryl Hines says she is 'very worried' about husband RFK Jr's safety amid political tension

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s wife Cheryl Hines admitted she is fearful for her husband’s safety following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Hines ... Read More

RFK Jr. misses mark in touting rural health transformation fund as historic infusion of cash

“It’s going to be the biggest infusion of federal dollars into rural health care in American history.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sept. 4, 2025, in a Senate hearing At a September Senate hearing, ... Read More