MAHA Report Faces Scrutiny for Fabricated Citations

The 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) report, released by the Trump administration and led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is under fire for citing at least seven fabricated studies and misrepresenting existing research, including studies that have been denied by attributed authors such as Katherine Keyes and Robert L. Findling. Investigations have revealed the use of broken links, non-existent studies, and possibly AI-generated citations among the report's over 500 references. Critics are concerned about the implications for scientific rigor and transparency, particularly as Secretary Kennedy advocates changes to health research publication practices. The controversy has intensified debate over the reliability of government-backed health policy recommendations. The Department of Health and Human Services has not yet issued a response to the allegations. The situation underscores broader concerns about the integrity of evidence-based policymaking.