A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda

NYT Science Thursday 23 July 2026, 09:04 UTC By Christina Jewett and Dana G. Smith 1 min read

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before a House Subcommittee on Health on Capitol Hill in April.

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