RFK Jr. has been making waves in public health, and not in a good way. He's been shaking things up at the Health and Human Services (HHS) since February, and the results aren't pretty. His actions have been more about pushing personal beliefs than improving public health. First off, he fired all 17
H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats
RFK Jr. has recently made some big changes to the CDC's stance on vaccines and autism. He's been saying that vaccines might cause autism, even though lots of studies say they don't. This is a big deal because vaccines are super important for keeping people healthy. RFK Jr. has been making some big
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines for a peculiar tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At a vigil held at the Kennedy Center, Kennedy shared a story about their first meeting, which left many people scratching their heads. Kennedy claimed that he and Kirk became close
A man's strong belief in vaccine misinformation led to a violent act. Patrick Joseph White, 30, opened fire on the CDC in Atlanta. He was inside a CVS across from the CDC's main entrance. No CDC staff or civilians were hurt, but he damaged several buildings and killed a police officer. White was fou
The recent shake-up of the vaccine advisory panel has sparked a lot of talk. The person in charge, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , claimed this move would rebuild public trust. However, his past actions tell a different story. Before taking on this role, Kennedy was known for spreading vaccine misinformatio
A recent decision to alter COVID vaccine guidelines has sparked controversy. The Department of Health and Human Services sent a memo to Congress. It aimed to back up the choice to change the U. S. policy on COVID vaccines. The memo has raised eyebrows among health experts. It relies on studies that
The upcoming changes in the U. S. healthcare system are stirring up a lot of talk. One of the big names in this conversation is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He's been vocal about his plans to make alternative and experimental medical treatments more accessible. This move has sparked a mix of reac
The U. S. government has taken a surprising step back in its fight against potential health threats. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently canceled a significant contract with Moderna, a biotech company known for its COVID-19 vaccine. This contract, worth $766 million, was aimed
The US Department of Health and Human Services made waves recently. They sent out a letter asking healthcare providers to update their treatment plans for young people with gender dysphoria. This request came after they released a report on the subject. The report was not a clinical guideline, but t
