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In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy transforms under RFK Jr.

In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy transforms under RFK Jr.

Summary

In his first year as Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made significant changes in U.S. health policy under President Donald Trump's administration. These changes include cutting jobs, reducing research funding, and changing the government's stance on certain health topics like vaccines, seed oils, and fluoride.

Key Facts

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Health Secretary.
  • He is part of President Donald Trump's administration.
  • Kennedy has reduced the number of jobs and research funding in health agencies.
  • He leads a campaign named "Make America Healthy Again".
  • U.S. health policies on seed oils, fluoride, and Tylenol have been changed.
  • He has promoted ideas about vaccines that many consider to be discredited.

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