By The newspaper
08 May 2024, 16:23 PM EDT
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent candidate for the presidency of the United States and member of the famous Kennedy family, has revealed in a 2012 court deposition that he suffered an unusual medical condition: a dead worm in his brain.
As reported by The New York Times, Kennedy explained in the statement that in 2010 he experienced memory loss and mental confusion, which led him to undergo tests that revealed an abnormality in his brain initially identified as a tumor.
However, shortly before a planned operation to remove the tumor, another doctor offered a surprising second opinion: the abnormality was actually caused by a worm that had entered his brain, consumed a portion and then died, the agency details. EFE news.
Kennedy underwent further tests that confirmed it was “the remains of a parasite,” which he believes he contracted during a trip to South Asia.
The politician shared this finding during his divorce proceedings with his ex-wife Mary Richardson, citing cognitive problems and memory loss as reasons for lower purchasing power. Despite the unusual medical condition, Kennedy told the Times that he fully recovered from his symptoms and has experienced no significant repercussions on his health since.
At 70 years old, Kennedy is known for being a controversial figure and the “black sheep” of the Kennedy family, as well as for his anti-vaccine stance, details EFE.
In addition to this strange condition with the worm in the brain, Kennedy was also diagnosed at that time with mercury poisoning, attributed to a high intake of fish contaminated with this heavy metal, which can cause serious neurological problems.
Although Kennedy has no realistic chance of winning the presidency against the Democratic and Republican candidates, his presence on the ballot could have a significant impact on the dynamics of the election and on one of the two major parties.
With information from EFE.
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