Advocates of transgender medical interventions euphemistically referred to as “gender-affirming care” often seek to silence critics, rather than engaging in a debate on the science—and one of the authors of the Department of Health and Human Services’ report on the issue says he thinks he knows why. HHS published a review of the evidence regarding […]
Inside RFK Jr.’s rise at HHS: A bond with Trump and a MAHA appeal
WASHINGTON — On Independence Avenue, inside a gray brutalist building regarded by many as this city’s ugliest, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has constructed a monument to his family. Down the royal-blue-carpeted, brightly lit hallway to his private offices, framed historic American flags are interspersed with pennants featuring the campaigns and slogans of his uncle, President […]
RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports
Nov 15 (Reuters) – Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. Kennedy considered appointing a leader to run the agency’s daily operations […]
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies | News
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals that are pitched as ways to build muscle, rejuvenate skin and extend life, the latest example of the nation’s fascination with alternative therapies and wellness hacks. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. […]
Here’s What RFK Jr., FDA Got Wrong About Menopausal Hormone Therapy
While ob/gyns were generally pleased with FDA’s decision to remove the black box warning on menopausal hormone therapy products, many were wary of how it was done, and how potential benefits were overstated by federal health regulators. At an HHS press conference, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH mischaracterized […]
FDA Menopause HRT RFK JR
Speaker 1 (00:17): Good afternoon. Thank you for being with us today. We are thrilled to have more than 200 people with us to celebrate a huge announcement in women’s health. It is my pleasure to welcome to the stage, Health and Human Services, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaker 2 (00:40): Good morning, everybody. […]
Reeves Seeks to Ban SNAP Recipients From Sugary Foods
When Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves met with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services director “made it clear” that HHS would “favorably” view states that apply for waivers to ban SNAP recipients from buying sugary, processed foods, the governor says. “And it’s just the right thing to do. […]
HHS Advances Women’s Health, Removes Misleading FDA Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy
WASHINGTON, NOV. 10, 2025—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced historic action to restore gold-standard science to women’s health. After more than two decades of fear and misinformation surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating the removal of broad “black box” warnings from HRT […]
Insider Explains Where RFK Jr. Was Really Going When He Ran Away from Fainting Man: Exclusive
NEED TO KNOW The Trump administration announced that it had reached a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the costs of GLP-1 medications on Thursday, Nov. 6 During the press conference at the Oval Office, a man appeared to have a medical emergency and collapsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was at […]
