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stated on May 6, 2026 in an X post

An American passenger on the cruise ship involved in the hantavirus outbreak is a "crisis actor."

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stated on May 8, 2026 in una publicación en TikTok

Imágenes muestran a personas “infectadas con Hantavirus”.

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stated on April 18, 2026 in comments at the Oval Office

“With one dose of ibogaine, more than 80% of people are free of (opioid) addiction. With two doses, it's more than 90%.”

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on January 7, 2026 in a press briefing

Says “90% of health care spending treats chronic disease.”

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stated on January 5, 2026 in a graphic on Truth Social and Instagram

The former U.S. childhood vaccine schedule called for babies to get “72 injections.”

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on November 17, 2025 in remarks at George Washington University

“We’re not cutting science. We’re not cutting research.”

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stated on November 6, 2025 in X post

“Evidence suggests that 1 in 25 women who consume (abortion) pills are hospitalized.”

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stated on November 6, 2025 in an X post

“RFK Jr. flees the scene after Novo Nordisk Executive Gordon Findlay collapsed in the Oval Office.”

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West Virginians For Health Freedom

stated on August 29, 2025 in a billboard in Morgantown, W.Va.

“Vaccine makers are exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death.”

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Hakeem Jeffries

stated on September 24, 2025 in remarks to reporters

"Republicans have effectively ended medical research in the United States of America."

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stated on September 21, 2025 in a press gaggle on Air Force One

Small children are given "80 different vaccines."

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on September 4, 2025 in a Senate Finance Committee hearing

“Everybody can get” the COVID-19 vaccine.

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stated on September 3, 2025 in a press conference

Every school vaccine mandate “drips” with “slavery.”

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stated on July 18, 2025 in an X post

Florida: #51 in mental health care, #1 in home insurance costs, #1 in elder fraud, #1 in rent hikes.

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stated on May 20, 2025 in posts

Former President Joe Biden’s cancer is a form of “turbo cancer” caused by mRNA vaccines.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on May 14, 2025 in Senate testimony

It’s “all true” that the measles vaccine wanes quickly, was never fully safety tested and contains fetal debris.

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stated on April 29, 2025 in en una publicación en X

En los primeros 100 días del presidente Donald Trump, las incautaciones de fentanilo salvaron entre "119 millones" y "258 millones" de vidas.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on April 29, 2025 in a town hall event

DARPA is spraying the skies with chemicals that are in jet fuel.

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stated on April 29, 2025 in an X post

In President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, fentanyl seizures saved “119 million” to “258 million” lives.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on March 4, 2025 in a Fox Nation interview

“A lot of studies” show that getting measles "boosts your immune system later in life against cancers, atopic diseases, cardiac disease."

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When someone’s vaping nearby, what are you breathing in? The risks of vape pens’ secondhand aerosols

When someone’s vaping nearby, what are you breathing in? The risks of vape pens’ secondhand aerosols

By Madison Czopek • May 19, 2026

Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? Did US aid cuts affect prevention?

Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? Did US aid cuts affect prevention?

By Samantha Putterman • May 18, 2026

Why is RFK Jr. so worried about sperm count?

Why is RFK Jr. so worried about sperm count?

By Jennifer Gerson • May 14, 2026

Why experts say hantavirus isn’t ‘COVID-19: The Sequel.’ Four facts to calm your nerves

Why experts say hantavirus isn’t ‘COVID-19: The Sequel.’ Four facts to calm your nerves

By Grace Abels • May 13, 2026

For hantavirus infections, doctors provide supportive care. Evidence doesn’t support ivermectin use

For hantavirus infections, doctors provide supportive care. Evidence doesn’t support ivermectin use

By Madison Czopek • May 11, 2026

Three takeaways from Dr. Nicole Saphier’s podcast, Trump’s nominee for the ‘nation’s doctor’

Three takeaways from Dr. Nicole Saphier’s podcast, Trump’s nominee for the ‘nation’s doctor’

By Madison Czopek • May 8, 2026

What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak

What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak

By Louis Jacobson • May 4, 2026

The US government didn’t legalize marijuana: 4 cannabis misconceptions explained

The US government didn’t legalize marijuana: 4 cannabis misconceptions explained

By Madison Czopek • April 30, 2026

As tick season drags longer, Pfizer hopes to release a Lyme disease vaccine in 2027

As tick season drags longer, Pfizer hopes to release a Lyme disease vaccine in 2027

By Madison Czopek • April 27, 2026

You can’t get vaccinated from food. But here’s how plant science is helping vaccine research

You can’t get vaccinated from food. But here’s how plant science is helping vaccine research

By Grace Abels • April 16, 2026

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get into the body?

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get into the body?

By Madison Czopek • April 14, 2026

Turmeric, herbal supplements and your liver: How ‘The Pitt’ highlighted ‘natural’ health aid risks

Turmeric, herbal supplements and your liver: How ‘The Pitt’ highlighted ‘natural’ health aid risks

By Grace Abels • April 13, 2026

Too many salt options? Based on health properties alone, all salt is similar

Too many salt options? Based on health properties alone, all salt is similar

By Madison Czopek • April 7, 2026

How to ‘detox’ your body for free (Hint: It doesn’t require juice, teas or flushes)

How to ‘detox’ your body for free (Hint: It doesn’t require juice, teas or flushes)

By Grace Abels • April 1, 2026

What we know about the new COVID-19 variant ‘cicada’ or BA.3.2.

What we know about the new COVID-19 variant ‘cicada’ or BA.3.2.

By Grace Abels • March 26, 2026

Facts on the vitamin K shot for newborns

Facts on the vitamin K shot for newborns

By Grace Abels • March 24, 2026

Is this March Madness betting cause for concern? How to tell and what to do

Is this March Madness betting cause for concern? How to tell and what to do

By Madison Czopek • March 23, 2026

What is ‘ultra-processed’ food? Brazilian researchers have an answer.

What is ‘ultra-processed’ food? Brazilian researchers have an answer.

By Grace Abels • March 16, 2026

¿La píldora anticonceptiva causa cáncer? ¿Cuáles son los riesgos?

¿La píldora anticonceptiva causa cáncer? ¿Cuáles son los riesgos?

By Madison Czopek • March 13, 2026

What are peptides, and are they safe?

What are peptides, and are they safe?

By Grace Abels • March 6, 2026

Latest promises about Public Health

Withdraw from the World Health Organization

Create task force on chronic health problems, such as autism, autoimmune disorders and obesity

Add 150,000 community health workers

Use evidence to determine COVID-19 openings and closings

Rebuild health stockpiles to be ready for crises

Guarantee 7 days of paid sick leave

Create national center to reduce veteran suicide

Offer a public option health insurance plan like Medicare

Create a Public Health Jobs Corps

Get COVID-19 under control

Use the Defense Production Act to produce personal protective equipment

Increase COVID-19 testing

Load more promises about Public Health