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The Guardian US

The Guardian US

The Guardian US

Robert F Kennedy Jr says health issue caused by dead worm in his brain

11 days ago

By Martin Pengelly

NPR

NPR

RFK Jr. and his parasitic worm are part of a global health issue : Goats and Soda

10 days ago

By Gabrielle Emanuel

Scientific American

Scientific American

What Do Brain Worms like the One RFK, Jr., Had Actually Do?

9 days ago

By Lauren J. Young

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain

11 days ago

By Susanne Craig

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Did Robert Kennedy Jr. have a worm in his brain?

According to a 2012 deposition, uncovered and reviewed by The New York Times, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he sought medical attention after experiencing mental fogginess and memory loss. Eventually, he said, a doctor helped him determine a brain abnormality found on a scan was caused by a worm.

RFK Jr. and his parasitic worm are part of a global health issue : Goats and Soda

How did RFK Jr. get worms?

A spokesperson told media outlets on Wednesday that Kennedy had traveled extensively to Africa, South America, and Asia and likely contracted the parasite on one of the trips. Several parasites can affect the central nervous system and potentially create cysts in brain tissue.

What Do Brain Worms like the One RFK, Jr., Had Actually Do?

Scientific American

Who is Robert Kennedy?

Robert Kennedy was not only President Kennedy's Attorney General, he was also his closest advisor and confidant. As a result of this unique relationship, the Attorney General played a key role in several critical foreign policy decisions.

Robert F. Kennedy

How do you get a tapeworm in your brain?

Tapeworm infections of the brain, or neurocysticercosis, can be contracted from consuming undercooked, infected pork or drinking contaminated water.

Brain worms like the one RFK Jr. had are real and more common than you might think, doctor explains

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