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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 ...
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 ...
After diagnosis, RFK Jr. comments, local entrepreneur to host Happy Hour for Adults with Autism
We are inviting all hard working, tax-paying autistic adults to a happy hour to celebrate us,” said event sponsor Sheletta ...
RFK Jr. says HHS will research six ‘environmental factors’ — such as mold, medicines and ultrasounds — for potential link to autism
Among the “factors” Kennedy said would be scrutinized are ultrasound scans, mold, pesticides, food chemicals, medicines and air and water contamination.
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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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 ...
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.