Robert F Kennedy Jr12 hrs ago'We'll make mistakes' says RFK as fired US health staff asked to returnA team dedicated to preventing lead poisoning was mistakenly terminated, says health secretary.12 hrs agoUS & Canada3 days agoMassive layoffs begin at top US health agency Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced last week that the health agency would cut 20,000 employees.3 days agoUS & Canada6 days agoUtah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in its waterThe move has been criticised by experts, who say the mineral helps reduce oral cavities, especially in children.6 days agoUS & Canada7 days agoTop US vaccine official forced to resign, reports sayIn his resignation letter, Peter Marks said his new boss, Robert F Kennedy Jr, favoured "misinformation and lies".7 days agoUS & Canada27 Mar 2025RFK cuts 10,000 health department jobs in agency restructuringThe move will shrink the nation's health department from 80,000 to 60,000 employees, officials said. 27 Mar 202513 Mar 2025Measles cases pick up as RFK promotes unproven treatmentsThere are over 250 cases of measles in at least a dozen states across the US. 13 Mar 2025Health3 Mar 2025RFK Jr changes stance on measles outbreak as virus spreadsKennedy previously called the outbreak "not unusual", but now says it's a "top priority". 3 Mar 2025Health1 Mar 2025RFK's measles response under scrutiny as deadly outbreak frightens Texas parentsLocal health experts wish US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy would emphasize the importance of vaccines. 1 Mar 2025US & Canada14 Feb 2025RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chiefKennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.14 Feb 2025US & Canada