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In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US

In his first news conference as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that rising rates of autism prevalence in the US reflect a “preventable” crisis-level epidemic that has been caused by an environmental toxin.

Yahoo · 3d

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Addresses Autism as New Report Reveals Rising Rates

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will hold a press conference aimed at addressing the rising rates of autism, with a new report indicating that 1 in 31 children are now affected. Tune in to hear about Kennedy's proposed next steps and initiatives to combat this growing public health concern.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says US Autism Cases Are Climbing at an 'Alarming Rate'

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference on the Autism report by the CDC at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16,

RFK Jr. and CDC Disagree on a Major Autism Study

The Hill on MSN · 23h

RFK Jr. vows transparency in search for autism cause: ‘We’re going to look at everything’

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has pledged to conduct transparent and quick studies to determine the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with preliminary findings expected in six

TIME on MSN · 1d

RFK Jr. and the CDC Disagree on a Major Autism Study

Kennedy, Hotez says, made a “false statement” in claiming that the scientific community denies that there are any environmental factors at play. “I’ve said to RFK Jr. that there could be an environmental component, but not vaccines, because autism occurs in fetal brain development well before kids ever see vaccines.”

USA TODAY · 1d

RFK Jr. faces backlash over autism remarks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, has spoken several times in April about plans to find the origins of autism.

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RFK Jr attributes rise in autism to environmental factors, while CDC points to improved diagnostic practices

RFK Jr. and autism experts are at odds over the root cause of autism, as the Department of Health and Human Services launches ...

RFK Jr. Says People with Autism 'Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold a Job, Go on a Date,' Sparking Fierce Backlash

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under fire for his claims about autism in his first press conference as Trump's secretary of ...

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How Much Should Environment's Impact on Autism Be Studied? Expert Weighs In

"Current HHS guidance as it pertains to autism reflects a major and concerning shift," Dr. Roma Vasa told Newsweek.

RFK Jr.'s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing growing criticism from parents and advocates who say his recent comments on autism were ...

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HHS to look at environmental toxins as cause of autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that scientists will look at potential “environmental toxins” he thinks may contribute to a rise in autism diagnoses ...

Worcester schools pass autism acceptance resolution, highlight value of autistic students

The resolution adopted by the school committee aims at increasing community-wide education on autism and students who are on ...

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Gwen Walz on RFK Jr. comments: People with autism ‘contribute more to this nation than this man ever will’

Minnesota’s first lady, Gwen Walz, slammed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F Kennedy Jr. over comments he made ...

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Why Are Autism Rates Increasing? What Five Experts Say

"I don't think there's one smoking gun," one autism researcher told Newsweek about data pointing to increased autism cases in ...

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