Top FDA Scientist Explains Why He Quit After Getting a Promotion From RFK Jr. - The Wall Street Journal

Top FDA Scientist Explains Why He Quit After Getting a Promotion From RFK Jr. The Wall Street Journal

17 Feb, 18:16 — 17 Feb, 18:46

Why this matters

This story is significant because a prominent public figure, RFK Jr., is making a strong, potentially misleading health claim about a serious mental illness, schizophrenia, which could influence public perception and treatment choices. Such claims, especially when they diverge from established scientific understanding, raise concerns about public health misinformation.

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RFK Jr. claims the keto diet can 'cure' schizophrenia.

unverified·The Independent

Researchers suggest the keto diet may only ease symptoms of schizophrenia.

unverified·The Independent

Preliminary studies have suggested a keto diet could help improve psychiatric symptoms in people living with mental illnesses.

unverified·The Independent

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wsjHigh53d ago