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Checking in on RFK Jr.’s promises, one year later

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  • Theresa Gaffney

  • February 17, 2026

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    Two top health officials at HHS are leaving their positions, coinciding with a shakeup to refocus on Kennedy's politically popular agenda.

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    A Cochrane review indicates that intermittent fasting has little to no impact on weight loss or quality of life, highlighting the need for more robust research.

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    Kennedy has made some progress in areas like nutrition and addiction treatment, but has failed to fulfill key promises regarding agency transparency and vaccination.

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    One in six Medicare beneficiaries utilized telehealth services from 2021 to 2023, with nearly half of mental health visits conducted virtually.

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    Medication shortages pose ethical dilemmas in healthcare, particularly regarding the distribution of pain medications amid limited supply.

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Checking in on RFK Jr.’s promises, one year later

  • by Theresa Gaffney

  • February 17, 2026

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