President Trump (left) looks on as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answers questions after delivering an announcement on “significant medical and scientific findings for America’s children” in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Sept. 22 in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Trump administration’s suggestion of a …
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Generic acetaminophen capsules are shown Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Santa Ana, Calif. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Carlson/AP President Trump’s suggestion that a link exists between autism and acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — has raised concerns within the scientific community. Trump, along with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and …
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Disability issues Congressional news Donald Trump Maternal health See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana doctor who chairs the Senate health committee, is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to release any evidence tying acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism, noting that “the preponderance of evidence shows that this is not …
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Inna Kot/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Trump administration is planning to release a report this month that will reportedly link use of the common painkiller acetaminophen (sold under the brand name Tylenol) during pregnancy, as well as certain vitamin deficiencies, to autism spectrum disorder, despite lacking the scientific research to back up such claims. This is just the latest controversy surrounding the …
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Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection. While the evidence does not prove causation, it highlights biological …
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