Senators are scheduled to vote today on whether to advance Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination as Secretary of State for Health and Human Services. RFK Jr is known for his vaccine skepticism and Make America Healthy Again slogan, which has won him support from everyone from wellness fans and ‘crunchy moms’ to traditional Republicans. US health reporter Jessica ... Show More
Oct 22
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight: why can’t we look away?
You Can See Everything, a documentary about the disgraced health tech company founder Elizabeth Holmes, has enjoyed a record-breaking opening in the US. It is a testament to how fascinated we remain by the convicted fraudster, but what is behind the enduring appeal? US technology ... Show More
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Jan 2025
How R.F.K. Jr. and ‘Medical Freedom’ Rose to Power
<p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a crucial nomination hearing on Wednesday where a panel of skeptical senators probed his past, often contentious remarks.</p><p>Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers health policy for The Times, explains how someone who’s considered on the fringe in a lot ... Show More
35m 10s
Nov 2024
Make America Healthy Again?
On the same day Republicans officially score a governing trifecta - president, House, Senate - Donald Trump names infamous vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health & Human Services. Meanwhile, the timing of Matt Gaetz's resignation from the House imme ... Show More
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