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RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as U.S. rates fall

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on the day he is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Service in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters The nation’s new top health official could further erode already falling U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood … Read more

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food … Read more