According to a report by the New York Times on Wednesday, it was revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a contender for the US presidency, had contracted a brain parasite in 2010, which resulted in significant memory loss and cognitive impairment. According to his campaign, RFK Jr. is in excellent health.
The article also stated that Mr. Kennedy had previously suffered from mercury poisoning and heart problems. Mr. Kennedy has emphasized his health as an important part of his campaign and contrasted his physical fitness to that of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.