If appointed to a Trump administration, Kennedy Jr. has vowed to “clean up” public health agencies, which he claims have become “sock puppets” for the industries they are meant to regulate.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is likely to play a pivotal role in public health, recently wrote on X: "On Jan. 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from ...

The debate interviewers aren’t likely to ask directly about RFK Jr. during Wednesday’s debate in Milwaukee. But there are a few health care topics likely to come up.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sparks Public Health Debate After He Dismisses Entire CDC Vaccine Committee More for You Majority of countries have ‘no confidence’ in Trump’s abilities: Pew poll ...

The lawsuit argues that the HHS secretary’s withdrawal of public vaccine advice reduces access to vaccines for some people.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks after being sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Public health experts emphasize the importance of clear and consistent messaging. They may not get that with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as federal health secretary.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services, his policies on chronic disease, public health agencies and vaccines spark debate among Yale experts. Fareed ...

How RFK Jr. could cause an earthquake for American public health. Food additives, pesticides and vaccines are on his “Make America Healthy Again” hit list.

NPR's Pien Huang weighs in on RFK Jr.'s skepticism of conventional public health expertise and his recommendation to remove fluoride from the drinking water.

Hopefully, RFK Jr. will not model his public health efforts with respect to fighting chronic illnesses on those of New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden.