Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent US presidential candidate, revealed a bizarre health scare from 2010, suggesting he may have been attacked by a brain-invading worm, which then perished inside his head.
Kennedy, 70, disclosed this in a 2012 deposition during his divorce proceedings, noting severe memory loss and mental fog. A New York surgeon reviewing his brain scans allegedly mentioned the possibility of a worm causing the issues.
Reportedly, Kennedy recovered without treatment, attributing his condition to a parasite contracted during environmental advocacy trips to Africa, South America, and Asia.
While Kennedy has faced health challenges before, including mercury poisoning, experts speculate his symptoms align more with a pork tapeworm larva infection, feeding off nutrients rather than consuming brain tissue.
Despite his health ordeal, Kennedy presents himself energetically on the campaign trail, emphasizing health and outdoor activities. Polls suggest his candidacy impacts both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s campaigns, with Kennedy claiming robust physical and mental health amidst any speculation.
