The Kennedy Beacon

On April 16, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a significant increase in autism rates, now at 1 in 31 for eight-year-old children, based on CDC’s ADDM Network data. Kennedy’s press conference highlighted the severe impacts of profound autism, sparking polarized reactions. Critics, including autism advocates and parents, argue his remarks perpetuate harmful stereotypes, while supporters praise his acknowledgment of autism’s environmental causes and call for urgent research.

In a candid interview with Megyn Kelly, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announces reforms to curb Big Pharma's influence by removing industry members from FDA advisory committees. Highlighting the "revolving door" between the FDA and pharmaceutical companies, Makary aims to reduce conflicts of interest and ensure independent drug approval processes, fostering public trust in the agency.

Jax Bari, an 11-year-old with celiac disease, pushes for mandatory gluten labeling on packaged foods to enhance food safety for millions.

In his first press conference as HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted a sharp rise in autism rates, from 1 in 36 children two years ago to 1 in 31 today, with boys affected at a rate of 1 in 20, and criticized "epidemic denialism" that attributes the increase to diagnostic changes. He emphasized that environmental toxins, not genetic markers, are driving the 480% surge in autism cases since two decades ago, announcing real-time data analysis to investigate causes like pollution, pesticides, and ultrasound.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, alongside federal health leaders, including RFK Jr., announced nine executive orders to enhance public health through chronic disease studies, healthier food policies, and increased physical education, aligning with a growing state-led movement supported by federal initiatives.

The CDC’s ADDM Network reports autism prevalence at 1 in 31 U.S. eight-year-olds in 2022, up 17% from 1 in 36 two years prior, with California at 1 in 12.5. Rates are rising fastest among children of color. The article blends a father’s reflections on his autistic sons, vaccine safety concerns, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health advocacy.

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s plan to cap university research grant overhead costs at 15%, calling it “illegal overreach.” The ruling protects billions in “indirect costs” for universities, sparking debate over government waste, academic excess, and taxpayer burdens.

The American people are reawakening to traditional foods that nourish every cell in the body. One of the most treasured of these foods is raw, unpasteurized milk. Renowned farmers and educators like Leigh Merinoff and Sally Fallon break down how we have overlooked this immunity-building, nutrient-dense food and why all the good bacteria and beneficial enzymes our bodies have been looking for have been right under our noses all along.

Alex Morozov, a former pharma expert, launches #MAHAkills campaign, alleging the MAHA movement's vaccine skepticism will lead to deaths. He plans to reveal estimated fatalities soon, sparking debate over medical trust and health disparities.