US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has set ambitious expectations for AI in healthcare, arguing it should help Americans make their own medical decisions. He wants every American to act as the chief executive of their own health, Bloomberg reported. Speaking at the MAHA Summit on Wednesday, Kennedy said doctors cannot review long medical records in short consultations. A…
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Republicans Rein in Kennedy During High-Stakes Hearing
In a significant break with the Trump administration, a high-ranking Republican senator is set to publicly scrutinise the controversial actions of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This move indicates an effort by Republicans to rein in Kennedy amid growing controversies. The move signals a growing effort within the GOP focused on reining in Kennedy and…
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Florida’s ‘Vaccine War’ Sparks Outrage and Debate
Florida is becoming the new epicentre of America’s “vaccine wars.” This follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s announcement to eliminate all vaccine mandates for schoolchildren. The plan has ignited immediate and fierce opposition from political rivals and the medical community. The move, if successful, would make Florida the largest US state to dismantle long-standing public health requirements for immunisations. The controversial proposal…
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Robert F Kennedy Jr Faces Vaccine Controversy
In May 2025, Senate Republicans voted 49–51 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. This occurred despite his lack of formal training in medicine or public health. Only Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposed the nomination. He cited his own experience surviving polio before the advent of vaccines. Supporters had been swayed by Kennedy’s pledge…
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HHS Layoffs: Kennedy Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Major Shake-up
A sweeping restructuring of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now underway. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated HHS layoffs in a move that will impact thousands of federal employees. The plan aims to slash the workforce by 10,000 people, representing a fundamental shift in the nation’s public health administration. The staff reductions began…