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'I am horrified': Why autistic people say RFK Jr.'s comments on autism are so dangerous
Reaction from the autism community has been swift and damning after U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Fact-checker: Examining RFK Jr.’s claims about measles, autism, and obesity as the head of Health and Human Services
In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of ...
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Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on autism
Medical experts, along with people on the autism spectrum, told PolitiFact that Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests compensating families of some people with autism
The Health and Human Services secretary defended his claims about children with autism that drew backlash last week, saying ...
RKF Jr. to build autism registry, tracking Americans via their personal info
WASHINGTON -- Private medical data for millions of Americans is being collected by the government as part of ongoing efforts ...
RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply
U.S. health officials plan to phase out petroleum-based colors from the nation’s food supply. The move would trigger an ...
RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitations
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks ...