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The Latest Breaking News from Robert F. Kennedy Jr

While RFK Jr. warns of an ‘autism epidemic’, his department cut research money to reduce autistic suicides

Laura Graham Holmes received a grant to find interventions to reduce suicide among autistic people. Now that grant has been cut

The Independent UK

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

RFK Jr. blames these 5 environmental toxins for a spike in autism cases

The HHR secretary is leading the conversation about growing autism rates.

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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

'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

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

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.

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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

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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…

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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 Independent UK

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

Translating what Kennedy's anti-vaccine allies hear in his response to the measles outbreak

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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