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Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.

The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the presumptive nominee for US Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as by president-elect Donald Trump. When asked about vaccines at a recent press conference, Trump reportedly said there was “something…

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has sought to distance himself from his lawyer’s polio vaccine petition.

The would-be Health and Human Services boss silently showered behind actress Cheryl Hines in an ad for her company

Trump administration pick for Health and Human Services department could cause rise in preventable disease, health expert says

Concerns have been raised about RFK Jr – who previously said he opposed any government limits on abortion at the state or federal level  – and his confirmation by the Republican majority Senate

Trump says he has picked Stanford physician Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH and Jim O’Neill to serve as the deputy secretary of HHS.

Incoming first lady and Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary are apparently lobbying the president to make healthier choices

RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.