Fact Check: Does Hormone Therapy Cut Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Risk by Up to 50%?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Claim: Menopausal hormone therapy reduces cardiovascular disease and mortality by up to 50% and lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk by 35%.

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: These figures are drawn from selective observational studies and do not reflect the full body of medical evidence. Large randomized trials and major medical guidelines do not support using hormone therapy to prevent heart disease or dementia.

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Date: 01/02/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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