Kennedy paints dire picture of children’s health in new report

Kennedy paints dire picture of children’s health in new report

The White House on Thursday released its long-awaited “Make America Healthy Again” report, painting a dire picture of American children’s health. The lengthy federal assessment’s goal is to identify the root causes of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. “Our kids are the sickest kids in the world,” Health and … Read more

FDA moves to take prescription fluoride drops and tablets for kids off the market

FDA moves to take prescription fluoride drops and tablets for kids off the market

Ferlistockphoto | Istock | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced it will begin the process of pulling prescription fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market. The supplements are usually given to kids at high risk for cavities. The federal government and some state legislatures are increasingly drawing attention to what they … Read more

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

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

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