In his search to identify the cause of autism, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. floated a shocking theory this week that links infant circumcision and Tylenol use to autism. “There’s two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they were … Read more
PepsiCo’s Lay’s has become the latest in a series of household names that are redesigning their brand with a more modern edge. PepsiCo announced the “largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year history” on Thursday on the heels of Domino’s revealing plans for its own rebranding attempt. But Lay’s isn’t just updating the look of … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This summer, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a bold initiative for his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, focusing on one key tool to support public health: wearable technology. As of … Read more
Critical care nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to discover in 2011 that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, and she only had a year or two to live. A crucial stem cell transplant in 2012 prolonged her life — but her private insurance carrier stuck her with 20% of the nearly million-dollar tab. … Read more
A top U.S. health official on Monday called for the combined measles-mumps-rubella shot to be broken up, drawing a quick rebuke from vaccine maker Merck, which said there is no scientific evidence that shows any benefit to doing so. The U.S. CDC earlier on Monday pulled broad support for COVID-19 shots, saying they should be … Read more
“Did you take Tylenol when you were pregnant with me?” My 21-year old son, Jack, texted me this just minutes after President Trump’s press conference in which he linked autism and Tylenol. Jack was diagnosed at 18 months old, and now he seemed to be asking me: Did I cause this? My breath caught. My … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked advisory panel declined to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for anyone on Friday — leaving it up to Americans to decide if they want the jap or not. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to move away from broad recommendations for the vaccine and instead suggested people make individual decisions, … Read more
Do newborns need the hepatitis B vaccine to B healthy? That’s slated to be deliberated Thursday at a meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The influential vaccine advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend delaying a shot typically given at birth to age 4, NPR reported. “There is going to … Read more
No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more
Researchers have long been trying to pinpoint the specific factors that play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder as diagnosis rates skyrocket. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services is planning to release a report this month that will link prenatal exposure to acetaminophen — a popular pain reliever … Read more
A New York woman is roasting almond giant Blue Diamond, claiming in a new class-action lawsuit that its nuts are misbranded to fool people into thinking they’re naturally smoked. Harlem’s Leela O’Connor says shoppers are duped into thinking the nuts are roasted over a real wood fire, when in reality, they’re just doused with liquid … Read more
It’s a green, mean, killing machine. At least according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s launching a federal crackdown on 7-OH — a synthetic byproduct of the kratom plant. Sold widely in gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops, the opioid-like substance is drawing scrutiny for its potent effects and … Read more
Vaccines using mRNA technology weren’t immune to the latest round of federal research cuts. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that he’s pulling the plug on nearly $500 million in funding for the development of mRNA vaccines. The 22 projects are managed by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development … Read more
As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system. Several families have stated that surgeons attempted to initiate organ retrievals while patients were still alive or improving, as noted in a July 20 report from The New … Read more
Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday. The move is the latest voluntary effort by food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over concerns about … Read more
Starbucks’ top executive has agreed to further align its menu with the Trump administration’s health goals under its “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who has been examining the nation’s food system to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease, said in a … Read more
Starbucks’ top executive has agreed to further align its menu with the Trump administration’s health goals under its “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who has been examining the nation’s food system to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease, said in a … Read more
Social media star Doctor Mike shared his thoughts in a new interview on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and how he believes the movement can be improved. Board-certified physician and YouTuber Dr. Mikhail Varshavski has been outspoken about his criticisms of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, he told Fox … Read more
A candy company has removed an ingredient from its popular and colorful rainbow candies. Skittles, owned by Mars Wrigley, will no longer be made with titanium dioxide. A spokesperson for Mars Wrigley, which is based in New Jersey, confirmed to Fox News Digital this week that the company has removed titanium dioxide from its Skittles portfolio … Read more
Tara Ferrara’s 7-year-old daughter began suffering from a baffling mix of symptoms four years ago — nausea, stomach pain and sudden, intense panic that struck without warning. As dozens of doctors worked to pinpoint the cause, they put the girl on a strict diet low in highly processed foods and free of gluten, dairy, corn, … Read more