The Food and Drug Administration has just lobbed a bombshell into the realm of children's dental care, and it's got more kick than a mule with a toothache. The FDA is aiming to phase out fluoride supplements for kids, those little tablets and drops that have been as common in some households as apple pie. They're targeting products that dentists have been prescribing since I … [Read more...] about FDA, RFK Jr. Move to Pull Fluoride Supplements for Kids
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RFK Jr. Promises HHS Will Reveal Autism Cause by September
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced on Thursday that the nation's leading health agency would undertake "massive tests and research efforts" to determine the cause of autism. Kennedy, who has been a critic of vaccines for many years, said that the project will be finished by September, and hundreds of scientists are involved. He … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. Promises HHS Will Reveal Autism Cause by September
Rising Measles Cases in New York City Spark Major Public Health Concerns
Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes pneumonia, brain swelling, miscarriage, and even Death. New cases have been reported in New York City. According to the New York City Department of Health, measles can be highly contagious and infect 90% of people not vaccinated who are in close contact with an infected individual. New York State had 15 confirmed cases in … [Read more...] about Rising Measles Cases in New York City Spark Major Public Health Concerns
RFK Jr. Shocks HHS Staff: ‘Nothing Is Off Limits’
In his first speech to the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., recently confirmed Secretary, advised them to "start at square one" and "let go" of any preconceived notions they had about him. Kennedy told Politico that "nothing will be off limits" in his efforts to reduce chronic disease. "We will be looking at some factors that were previously … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. Shocks HHS Staff: ‘Nothing Is Off Limits’
Bird Flu Spreads to Cattle – Why Aren’t All States Testing U.S. Milk?
Three of America's leading milk-producing states don't participate in federal surveillance testing of bird flu, even though a new variant has been found in dairy cows. This is what some public health specialists say is an alarming gap in the nation's effort to detect and identify the virus. In December, the U.S. Agriculture Department began a voluntary program of milk … [Read more...] about Bird Flu Spreads to Cattle – Why Aren’t All States Testing U.S. Milk?
