Robert Califf
Dr. Robert Califf is a renowned physician and former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). With a background in cardiology, he has played a pivotal role in advancing medical research and policy, particularly regarding drug approval and safety. His recent comments reflect a notable change among his peers in the medical community, as many have turned to obesity medications to address their weight issues, highlighting the evolving conversation around health and wellness.
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Robert Califf expressed concerns about the extreme views on health decisions affecting public policy.
Chronically ill? In Kennedy’s view, it might be your own fault
United States· 2025-08-05
Robert Califf is the former FDA Commissioner who stated that the FDA as we've known it is finished.
'FOOD BABE' VANI HARI: MAHA movement matters. Don't mock our health and safetyUnited States· 2025-04-05
Robert Califf commented on the end of the FDA as it was known, due to the layoffs.
Comienzan los despidos en el Departamento de Salud de Estados Unidos
Guatemala· 2025-04-03
Former commissioner Robert Califf stated that the changes have destroyed the FDA as it was known.
Trump demite milhares de funcionários de agências da saúde nos EUA
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-02
Former Commissioner Robert Califf wrote in a LinkedIn post that the FDA as we’ve known it is finished.
Trump begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other US health agencies
Guyana· 2025-04-02
Robert Califf expressed concern that the FDA as it was known is over, as most leaders with institutional knowledge are no longer employed.
Trump inicia 10.000 despidos en Salud: empleados se enteraron por correo o porque carnés dejaron de funcionar
Costa Rica· 2025-04-02Former FDA commissioner Dr Robert Califf lamented the changes and was quoted saying the FDA as we’ve known it is finished.
Mass Layoffs US Health Agencies: ‘This will cost lives’: Mass layoffs reshape US health agencies as thousands receive dismissal notices
India· 2025-04-01
Doctor Robert Califf expressed concern about people choosing ivermectin over proven treatments.
5 anos depois da pandemia, cresce novamente o interesse pelo medicamento; entenda o motivo
Brazil· 2025-04-01
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf expressed deep concern about the issues raised in Marks' resignation letter.
אחראי החיסונים של ה-FDA התפטר והאשים: "שר הבריאות משקר"
Israel· 2025-03-31
Robert Califf expressed concerns about the impact of workforce reductions on the FDA.
EUA vão cortar 10 mil postos de trabalho no Departamento de SaúdeBrazil· 2025-03-27
Robert Califf expressed concerns about the impact of workforce reductions on the FDA's operations.
EUA vão cortar 10 mil postos de trabalho no Departamento de SaúdeBrazil· 2025-03-27Robert Califf, former commissioner of the FDA, suggests that ultraprocessed foods may be addictive.
Os alimentos ultraprocessados realmente viciam? Novo estudo com exames de imagem cerebral traz a respostaBrazil· 2025-03-26
Robert Califf discussed the complexities of ultra-processed food at a food policy conference.
Kenedi je naveo kao glavnog krivca za epidemiju hroničnih bolesti u SAD
Montenegro· 2025-03-14
Robert Califf, the former commissioner of the FDA, addressed the complexity of ultraprocessed foods.
¿Qué son los alimentos ultraprocesados; son realmente perjudiciales para la salud?
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-13
Dr. Robert Califf, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, offered one hypothesis at a Senate hearing.
Are Ultraprocessed Foods Addictive? - The New York TimesUnited States· 2025-03-06
Ex-FDA commissioner on implications of agency’s 'unreasonable' jobs cuts.
Video: Ex-FDA commissioner on implications of agency’s ‘unreasonable’ jobs cutsUnited States· 2025-02-24
Dr. Robert Califf is the just-departed commissioner of the FDA, who criticized the firings as a sign of haphazard inhumanity.
‘Deadly consequences’: Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on holdUnited States· 2025-02-23
Dr. Robert Califf, the former chief of the Food and Drug Administration, notes that he hardly recognizes his colleagues because many are now so thin.
The Physicians Really Are Healing Themselves, With OzempicUnited States· 2025-02-10