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Kennedy's Health Agenda Sparks Safety Concerns Over Peptide Sales

3/29/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, promotes the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) agenda that prioritizes personal choice over public health regulations.
Critics raise concerns about proposed sales of injectable peptide drugs lacking FDA approval due to safety risks.
They warn such sales could spur widespread use without adequate scientific evidence.
The piece stresses the precautionary principle and requires rigorous clinical trials.

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Story summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, promotes the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) agenda that prioritizes personal choice over public health regulations.
Critics raise concerns about proposed sales of injectable peptide drugs lacking FDA approval due to safety risks.
They warn such sales could spur widespread use without adequate scientific evidence.
The piece stresses the precautionary principle and requires rigorous clinical trials.