RFK Jr.'s Denial of NIH Cuts Sparks Outrage Among Scientists and Public Health Advocates

The recent cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have sparked controversy, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently claiming ignorance about the issue during a Senate hearing. Dr. Rubin, a pediatrician and allergist, highlights the severity of these cuts in a recent TikTok video, pointing out that ten laboratory heads at the NIH involved in ALS research received layoff notices. "I don't understand how RFK Jr. can deny the fact that all of these cuts are happening," says Dr. Rubin in his video. The cuts have also led to the reduction of patient care by 30% and the pausing of grants for ALS and dementia research at Northwestern University. This situation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in government funding of crucial medical research.