Hocus-pocus: the secretary of health’s 73-page report includes references to seven studies that appear to be entirely invented.

Science Fiction

R.F.K. Jr. calls his “Make America Healthy Again” report the “gold standard,” citing 500 scientific studies. Trouble is, not all of them are real

By Joseph Gedeon

Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s flagship health commission report contains citations to studies that do not exist, according to an investigation by the US publication NOTUS.

The report exposes glaring scientific failures from a health secretary who earlier this week threatened to ban government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals.