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Tag: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
FDA Approves Three Natural Food Color Additives, Supporting Push to Eliminate Petroleum-Based Dyes
On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Approves three Natural Food Color Additives: Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate. This decision aligns with a broader initiative by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny Over HHS Budget Cuts and Public Health Strategy
On May 14, 2025, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. This appearance comes amid significant controversy surrounding proposed budget cuts to key health agencies and Kennedy's past statements on public health matters.The hearing will focus on President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget, which includes substantial reductions in domestic spending, particularly targeting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both under Kennedy's oversight. These proposed cuts have raised concerns among lawmakers and public health officials, especially in light of recent measles and bird flu outbreaks .
Biden Administration Unleashes $500M in Largest-Ever Push for Universal Vaccines
On May 1, 2025, the United States federal government announced a landmark initiative to fund the development of universal vaccines—vaccines engineered to offer broad-spectrum protection against multiple strains or even entire families of viruses. According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal and confirmed by Reuters, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will invest $500 million into this bold research endeavor under a program titled "Generation Gold Standard." The initiative represents a paradigm shift away from narrowly tailored COVID-19 vaccine investments and toward generalized platforms capable of addressing evolving viral threats, including influenza and coronaviruses.