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Today — 10 April 2025Main stream

RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps

10 April 2025 at 07:27
The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

© Ash Ponders for The New York Times

Before yesterdayMain stream

Columbia’s Former Leader Faced Contentious Interview After Resigning

8 April 2025 at 04:49
Dr. Katrina Armstrong told a federal task force she could not remember details from the university’s report on antisemitism or her response to its recommendations.

© Jorg Meyer Photography/Columbia University, via Associated Press

Dr. Katrina Armstrong testified last week during a deposition with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Kennedy Calls for States to Ban Fluoridated Drinking Water

8 April 2025 at 08:08
The health secretary’s announcement came on the first day of a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation and other priorities.

© Annie Rice/Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arriving at Reinlander Mennonite Church in Seminole, Texas, on Sunday after a second measles death.

As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut

7 April 2025 at 21:27
Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted the high burden of chronic disease in his confirmation hearing to lead the Health and Human Services Department.

R.F.K. Jr’s Plan to Send Health Officials to Indian Country Angers Native Leaders

7 April 2025 at 22:35
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.

© Eric Lee/The New York Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has spoken often of his and his family’s longstanding commitment to Native Americans.
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