Flawed Vaccine-Autism Study Highlights Health Misinformation Challenge
A 2025 study published in an obscure journal claims a link between vaccines and autism in Florida Medicaid recipients, but experts cite severe methodological flaws, including a failure to account for confounding variables and the temporal order of events, undermining its conclusions.
Flawed Vaccine-Autism Study Highlights Health Misinformation Challenge
A 2025 study published in an obscure journal claims a link between vaccines and autism in Florida Medicaid recipients, but experts cite severe methodological flaws, including a failure to account for confounding variables and the temporal order of events, undermining its conclusions.
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56% Bias Score
Samoan PM Condemns Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine Stance Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak
Samoa's Prime Minister criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, linking them to the deadly 2019 measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly babies, due to a significant drop in vaccination rates from 84% to 31% following a 2018 medical error falsely blamed on vaccines by anti-vaccin...
Samoan PM Condemns Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine Stance Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak
Samoa's Prime Minister criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, linking them to the deadly 2019 measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly babies, due to a significant drop in vaccination rates from 84% to 31% following a 2018 medical error falsely blamed on vaccines by anti-vaccin...
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60% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Controversial Past
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.""s confirmation hearing for President Trump's Health and Human Services secretary faces intense scrutiny over his history of controversial statements on vaccines, COVID-19, and abortion, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Controversial Past
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.""s confirmation hearing for President Trump's Health and Human Services secretary faces intense scrutiny over his history of controversial statements on vaccines, COVID-19, and abortion, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
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56% Bias Score
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
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52% Bias Score
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
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52% Bias Score
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
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56% Bias Score
Warren Accuses Kennedy of Conflict of Interest in HHS Nomination
Sen. Warren accused HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of profiting from anti-vaccine lawsuits, expressing concern that his potential influence could lead to reduced vaccine access and increased payouts to plaintiffs while Kennedy maintains he supports vaccines and will comply with ethical ...
Warren Accuses Kennedy of Conflict of Interest in HHS Nomination
Sen. Warren accused HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of profiting from anti-vaccine lawsuits, expressing concern that his potential influence could lead to reduced vaccine access and increased payouts to plaintiffs while Kennedy maintains he supports vaccines and will comply with ethical ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Backlash Over Controversial History
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is facing intense scrutiny due to his history of making false and inflammatory statements about vaccines, infectious diseases, and other health issues, raising concerns about the potential impact on public he...
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Backlash Over Controversial History
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is facing intense scrutiny due to his history of making false and inflammatory statements about vaccines, infectious diseases, and other health issues, raising concerns about the potential impact on public he...
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy's Appointment and US Withdrawal from WHO Threaten Global Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed by Donald Trump as head of US health agencies, previously tried to halt COVID-19 vaccine approvals, potentially causing 140,000 deaths; concurrently, the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) under Trump's administration will severely impact global h...
Kennedy's Appointment and US Withdrawal from WHO Threaten Global Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed by Donald Trump as head of US health agencies, previously tried to halt COVID-19 vaccine approvals, potentially causing 140,000 deaths; concurrently, the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) under Trump's administration will severely impact global h...
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56% Bias Score
Hawaii Governor Opposes Kennedy's HHS Nomination Over Anti-Vaccine Stance
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is lobbying against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to Kennedy's past promotion of vaccine hesitancy, particularly during a 2019 Samoan measles outbreak, which Green argues poses a significant threat to public health.
Hawaii Governor Opposes Kennedy's HHS Nomination Over Anti-Vaccine Stance
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is lobbying against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to Kennedy's past promotion of vaccine hesitancy, particularly during a 2019 Samoan measles outbreak, which Green argues poses a significant threat to public health.
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52% Bias Score
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
Over 75 Nobel laureates publicly opposed President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories, jeopardizing public health and US global leadership in health sciences.
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
Over 75 Nobel laureates publicly opposed President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories, jeopardizing public health and US global leadership in health sciences.
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48% Bias Score