Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big plans for the FDA if he's confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf explains why certain changes may not be that easy — or desirable.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who awaits confirmation as Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, helped organize mass litigation over the HPV vaccine, which the CDC recommends as a routine immunization to prevent cervical and other cancers.

The prospect of having vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the nation’s health policy has doctors speaking out to oppose his confirmation as U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. The Committee to Protect Health Care says it has more than 15,

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS has a long history of discounting and peddling misinformation about the HPV vaccine.

He has little to no relevant administrative, policy or health experience or expertise,” a group wrote in a public letter to senators.

Kennedy, who suspended his independent bid for the presidency to endorse Trump immediately following the Democratic National Convention last summer, has vowed to “Make America Healthy Again” by battling chronic health conditions and restoring American health agencies to their “ rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science .”

As the debate over fluoride in water heats up, it’s important for the public to understand its benefits and concerns about overuse. A dentist explains.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements about drinking raw milk have reignited the debate over food safety and government regulation. The well-known activist has put raw milk in the spotlight, a product that the FDA bans in much of the United States due to its high risk of bacterial contamination.

If Democratic senators think leaving the door ajar for RFK Jr. will get them points for bipartisanship, I recommend they find those opportunities elsewhere.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an environmental lawyer, author and political activist who has suspended his independent presidential campaign and thrown his support behind former President Donald J.