Petersburg's congressional delegation says they hope current bipartisan support keeps the city's pharmaceutical cluster off fiscal chopping block.
Opinion: RFK Jr. should look to what his uncle might have done: a large-scale public health program meeting people where they are.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was once known for environmental law. These days, he's more famous for his anti-vaxxer views and other fringe medical theories.
His past pro-choice views could be a bigger problem than what he believes about vaccines or food, but Kennedy may agree to kowtow to his new allies.
RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has expressed opposition to gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and questioned evidence linking HIV to AIDS, two issues that critics say should give senators second thoughts about confirming him as Health and Human Services secretary.
Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.
Advocates say Kennedy's confirmation would contribute to a deluge of disinformation regarding LGBTQ+ health care.
RFK Jr. would also have the power, along with the FDA commissioner, to slow down or hamper the process by which new vaccines are evaluated, approved, and recommended. That could discourage pharmaceutical companies from developing new or reformulated vaccines.
Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in November 2024, many people revisited his past controversial
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his voice sounds raspy and strained, causing difficulty when he speaks. Here's more about spasmodic dyshphonia