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Kennedy Jr. Pushes Fitness Amid Measles Crisis | US News
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hit Iowa this week, tackling measles outbreaks while unveiling a bold new fitness test for kids—blaming inactivity for mental health crises and chronic disease. He teamed up with a congresswoman to push physical standards, also calling for phones banned in classrooms and criticizing school food. Amid 12 confirmed measles cases in Iowa and a national uptick, Kennedy vowed to rebuild public trust in health agencies after pandemic skepticism. His visit coincided with budget cuts at a Dubuque clinic, exposing tensions in federal priorities—and raised alarms…
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