Adding work requirements for people on Medicaid was a hot topic of debate during President Donald Trump’s first administration — and it may be again in Trump’s second term. Sen. John Kennedy, a ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., laying out his early health agenda, said he would examine childhood vaccines, psychiatric drugs and other “formerly taboo” topics in investigating the causes of chronic disease.

The confirmation puts RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic, in charge of infectious disease response, the safety of food and drug supply, and federal health insurance programs.

Reproductive rights advocate slams RFK Jr. appointment,calls Kennedy "an anti-abortion, anti-science conspiracy theorist." ...

RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as President Donald Trump’s health secretary. The Senate on Thursday confirmed him, ...

Many experts fear Kennedy will appoint vaccine skeptics to key roles in federal agencies and hinder infectious disease research.

Kennedy managed to allay the concerns of several key GOP senators over his anti-vaccine activism. Mitch McConnell was the ...

RFK Jr. has gained a following for his questioning of vaccines. He has vowed to take on the food and drug industries and focus on chronic health conditions.

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