RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite his widely disputed views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.

About the author: Peter Lurie, M.D., is the president and executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. He was previously the associate commissioner for Public Health Strategy and Analysis at the Food and Drug Administration.

Influencers and companies in the wellness space have capitalized on distrust of the nation’s public health establishment, flooding the market with supplements and alternative treatments.

The online, health-focused "crunchy" community has always had an antigovernment streak. That makes sense, as it consists of trad wives who want legal raw