Secretary Kennedy: “My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years.”

Why Secretary Kennedy Wants Everyone to Wear Health Trackers Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told lawmakers that his big plan is for every American to use a wearable health device within four years . He wants people to wear things like fitness watches or glucose sensors so they can track their heart rate, blood sugar, and other health signals in real time. Kennedy believes this will help people make smart choices—like changing what they eat or how they exercise—without needing expensive drugs. He plans to launch one of the largest advertising campaigns in his department’s history to spread the word. But not everyone is excited. Some worry about who gets to see all that health data and whether employers or insurance companies might use it. Others wonder what will happen to people who can't afford these devices. Kennedy says it’s about making America healthier and more in charge of its own health, but critics see risks in privacy and access—not just benefits. What S...