RFK Jr in robust health despite brain worm scare, says campaign - BBC News
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His campaign says questioning the presidential candidate's health "is hilarious... given his competition".
14 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsUS election 2024Image source, EPAImage caption, Robert F Kennedy Jr on the campaign trail in CaliforniaBy Mike WendlingBBC NewsUS presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr says he is in "robust health" following reports that he suffered from a brain parasite more than a decade ago.
The New York Times reported that Mr Kennedy also previously suffered from mercury poisoning and heart problems.
Mr Kennedy has made health a key part of his campaign.
He has contrasted his physical fitness with that of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
"Questioning Mr Kennedy's health is a hilarious suggestion, given his competition," his campaign said in a statement Wednesday.
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