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Medical schools commit to increased nutrition education at RFK Jr.’s request

Medical schools commit to increased nutrition education at RFK Jr.’s request

by Carlotta Angiolillo | Mar 5, 2026 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – Fifty three medical schools will dedicate at least 40 hours of students’ degree requirements to nutrition education beginning next fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced on Thursday.  In a survey of 133 U.S. medical...
RFK Jr. touts ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda to divided audience at GW University

RFK Jr. touts ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda to divided audience at GW University

by Isaiah Steinberg and Aanika Sawhney | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pitched his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement as a disruptive force in health policy at a “fireside chat” hosted by Turning Point USA-Foggy Bottom on Monday evening. Organizers intended the event at George...
RFK Jr. dodges questions on Medicaid, vaccines at confirmation hearing

RFK Jr. dodges questions on Medicaid, vaccines at confirmation hearing

by Edward Cruz and Valerie Chu | Jan 29, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. entered the room for his confirmation hearing Wednesday, his supporters in the audience rose to their feet, applauding and chanting “Bobby!” as doctors in the two front rows remained seated, mostly expressionless. Police...

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