Childhood Diseases

RFK Jr.’s Report Fabricated Studies; White House Vows Update

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” report, aiming to address rising childhood chronic diseases, contained numerous factual errors. NOTUS uncovered seven fabricated studies cited within the report, alongside misinterpretations of others, primarily concerning screen time, medication, and anxiety. Despite White House assurances of minor formatting errors and continued confidence in Kennedy, critics like Dr. Céline Gounder deem the inaccuracies unethical and potentially AI-generated. The report, which blames diet, activity levels, stress, and medications for the health crisis, will be updated, though its policy recommendations and requested $500 million funding remain pending.

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Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals

A new study in the *New England Journal of Medicine* reveals a strong link between childhood diseases and exposure to synthetic chemicals, urging immediate global legislative reform. The paper cites alarming increases in childhood cancers, birth defects, and neurodevelopmental disorders, correlating with a dramatic rise in chemical production since 1950. Current regulations, particularly the US Toxic Substances Control Act, are deemed insufficient, prompting calls for a precautionary approach requiring pre-market chemical testing and post-market surveillance. The authors propose a global treaty, overseen by a UN body, to enforce these changes and protect children’s health.

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