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RFK Jr. thrusts antidepressants into the spotlight — unnecessarily, advocates say
RFK Jr. plans to investigate SSRI and antidepressant use, particularly among children and teens, as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said they will be studying the "threat" to children posed by antidepressants and obesity medications.
Medical Experts React to RFK Jr.'s Antidepressant Drug Remarks
Around 13.2 percent of U.S. adults were using antidepressants between 2017 and 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )'s most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This number is believed to have increased since, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RFK Jr. Is Already Taking Aim at Antidepressants
Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch swears in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary as his wife Cheryl Hines holds the Bible in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
RFK Jr., Trump target meds that 1 in 3 Seattle-area young women use
New survey data shows 1 in 3 Seattle-area women ages 18-35 have taken medication for depression or anxiety in the past 12 months, writes FYI Guy.
Trump, RFK Jr. go after SSRIs in executive order. Here's how they work
SSRIs are a focus of a new Trump executive order that installs Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' commission. Here's what they do.
RFK Jr. takes action against antidepressants
Dr. Mena Mirhom joined FOX 5 LiveZone to discuss RFK Jr. taking action against antidepressants. In this video we take a flight in First Class on the Lufthansa 747-8, on a very special short flight from Palma to Frankfurt.
Are Antidepressants as Dangerous as RFK Jr. Claims?
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly, but they’re not addictive, and there’s no evidence that they lead to violent behavior, mental health experts say.
Fact check: RFK Jr. suggested that SSRIs are as addictive as heroin. Here’s why that’s wrong
A psychiatrist from Washington University School of Medicine explains the difference between being addicted to a substance ...
RFK Jr. to take aim at medications like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil
More than 1 in 10 people in the United States takes an antidepressant, and SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed type of ...
RFK Jr. and Trump’s new commission targets mental health medication
The creation of a “Make America Healthy Again Commission” has raised concerns over Washington youths' access to medications ...
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The Internet Thinks RFK Jr. Uses Methylene Blue—What to Know About the Mysterious Liquid
Research suggests that methylene blue, a medication for various conditions, may boost brain health. Here's what experts want ...
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RFK Jr. Is New Health Secretary: What ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Means for U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to shake up the U.S. healthcare industry after being confirmed by the Senate as the new ...
RFK Jr. says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a promise: He would not ...
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Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services. GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate risks of antidepressants after ‘more addictive than heroin’ claim
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a review of SSRIs, antidepressants, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs, questioning their ...