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Kennedy's Diet Claims on Schizophrenia Spark Backlash

3/20/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, claims diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes, sparking controversy among health experts.
Some researchers acknowledge that a healthy diet can aid in managing Type 2 diabetes, but caution against overstating its effects.
Critics argue Kennedy cherry-picks evidence and risks misleading patients about medication.
Experts emphasize precise language as current studies on diet and mental health are limited and inconclusive.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, claims diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes, sparking controversy among health experts.
Some researchers acknowledge that a healthy diet can aid in managing Type 2 diabetes, but caution against overstating its effects.
Critics argue Kennedy cherry-picks evidence and risks misleading patients about medication.
Experts emphasize precise language as current studies on diet and mental health are limited and inconclusive.