Apple News Today What to know about RFK Jr.’s plan to research autism
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Apr 17, 2025 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is focusing on autism research, stirring controversy with claims on environmental links that have caught the attention of anti-vaccine advocates. Democratic governors are strategizing how to navigate federal policies, critiquing the initiative's resource allocation. The podcast also discusses the challenges faced by former Marine Paul Whelan in reintegrating into society after his release from a Russian prison, the hurdles created by bureaucracy, and touches on significant political and environmental updates, including Paris's improved air quality.
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RFK Jr.'s Autism Research Focus
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prioritizes autism research, contradicting established science.
- He claims environmental factors cause autism, dismissing the significant role of genetics.
Autism Health Summit
- Many autism skeptics attended the Autism Health Summit, promoting unproven treatments.
- RFK Jr.'s video message at the summit promised to find the cause of autism, exciting attendees.
Anti-Vaccine Movement Reinvigorated
- RFK Jr.'s stance has reinvigorated the anti-vaccine movement, who feel validated.
- Scientists and autism activists criticize this as a waste of resources.