Robert Kennedy Jr. to disease prevention professionals: Why bother with research when we have cod liver oil?

 

Paging Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Headline:  New York Times, 4/7/2025

Gina Kolata reports:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. 

“We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services.

And on Monday he is starting a tour in the Southwest to promote a program to combat chronic illness, emphasizing nutrition.

Apparently, RFKjr was referring to himself when making the 'existential threat' comment. 

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