Alzheimer’s research comments by RFKJr

SDianeL · May 15

RFK Jr says corruption at NIH is the SOLE REASON there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s:

“For 20 years, because of utter corruption and fraud, we were directing Alzheimer’s research to one hypothesis, and any other hypothesis was shut down.

We should have the cure for Alzheimer’s today. We don’t have it PURELY because of corruption at NIH. And we are going to have it quickly.” 💜🙏.

trottingalong · May 15

we can only hope.

Lgb35 · May 15

I wonder how he will change it? Who will do the research and with what money? I wish there was a cure! I follow news out of the Netherlands who seem so much further not only in research but how they care for dementia. Nobody in the world has a cure right now so not sure we can blame corruption at NIH. If only that was the hold up

Sweetwater · May 15

Should we believe someone who swims in polluted creeks with his grandkids, was a heroin addict for 16 years, has a brain worm, and eats road kill?

Belle60 · May 15

I would not trust anything RFK JR says.

harshedbuzz · May 15

The man has no credibility nor medical training.

tboard · May 15

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73042/alzheimer-s-research-comments-by-rfkjr

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/243228#Comment_243228

I don't think JFK is the most credible person. I would be very surprised if any money gets spent on medical research.

l7pla1w2 · May 15

I am no fan of RFK, Jr., but his remarks about Alzheimer's may have a point. The amyloid hypothesis has not done much to explain the disease or create really effective therapies.

Ed1937 posted something here yesterday that bears reading: <https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-hidden-cause-of-alzheimers-hiding-in-plain-sight/>.

A recent study has revealed that a gene previously identified as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is not just a marker, it is a direct cause of the disease. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego discovered that the gene plays a previously unrecognized secondary role that actively drives the development of Alzheimer’s. Using artificial intelligence, the team was able to uncover this hidden function and identify a potential therapeutic strategy to block the gene’s harmful activity.

jfkoc · May 15

It would be wonderful if he were correct, however…..

hiya · May 15

thank goodness someone is talking about Alzheimer’s and reminding all we need to find a cure or prevention. Whether we like RFK or not, the fact he is talking about this and bringing awareness is better than nothing

Carl46 · May 16

If we could get $400,000,000 for research instead of for a gold-plated airplane . . .

wose · May 16

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/243252#Comment_243252

AMEN💜

weareallunique · May 16

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2025/05/14/qatar-747-trump/

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Bridge4 · May 16

RFK himself said in Congressional testimony this week that “No one should take medical advice from me”. Why again is he running NIH and directing priorities of the world’s best-educated and most advanced medical researchers? Big fail, no matter what side of the aisle you look at it from. Whether you support Trump or not, he should look for someone better qualified for making enormous life-and-death decisions that affect all of us and our loved ones.

WIGO23 · May 16

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/243185#Comment_243185

Thank you for pointing out that credibility has to be considered. The source here is definitely not someone I would ever listen to!

WIGO23 · May 16

Thank you for stating the obvious!

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