{
  "id": 12695542,
  "title": "Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/pediatricians-renew-call-to-ban-raw-milk-as-anti-science-rhetoric-12695542",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:24:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/pediatricians-renew-call-to-ban-raw-milk-as-anti-science-rhetoric-reigns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pediatricians are once again urging authorities to ban raw milk, as they argue it represents an anti-science approach to healthcare. Amidst advancements in modern medicine, such as advanced treatments for obesity and cancer, the pediatric medical community finds itself compelled to resist the resurgence of earlier health setbacks. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), led by outspoken anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has dedicated significant effort to safeguarding vaccinations in recent times. The AAP's stance is based on the belief that these routine shots have saved countless lives and prevented numerous cases of suffering and disability.\n\nHowever, recent reports from The New York Times reveal that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations targeting pediatricians who administer vaccines. Paxton has made unfounded claims about vaccines being part of a vast, multi-industry conspiracy. Critics assert that Paxton's campaign is politically motivated, aiming to gain support from Kennedy, President Trump, and their constituents as he seeks a seat in the United States Senate.",
  "summary": "In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.",
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        "outlet": "Ars Technica Health",
        "title": "Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/pediatricians-renew-call-to-ban-raw-milk-as-anti-science-rhetoric",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:24:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}