Health Sep 27 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell
Health Sep 26 12 ways RFK Jr. has undercut vaccine confidence as health secretary As the country’s chief health advocate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wields major influence over the public health of Americans. Critics argue that Kennedy’s collective efforts have sown confusion and are likely to further jeopardize already declining vaccination rates across the… By Laura Santhanam
Health Sep 24 What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health… By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Sep 23 CDC report says ‘nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in U.S. Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Sep 23 WHO urges caution on autism and acetaminophen claims, saying several studies ‘found no such relationship’ The World Health Organization called for caution before making links between acetaminophen use by pregnant women and autism. By Associated Press
Sep 22 NIH director says millions will be spent to ‘turbocharge’ autism research By Associated Press Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said his agency has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative to “turbocharge” autism research following a White House announcement on the issue Monday. Continue reading
Sep 22 Tylenol maker says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with Trump’s claims about acetaminophen By Associated Press Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”… Continue reading
Sep 22 OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’ By Associated Press The president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Monday that suggestions that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism are “irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients.”… Continue reading
Sep 22 Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven By Ali Swenson, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Speaking Monday from the White House, the president said women should not take acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, “during the entire pregnancy.”… Continue reading
Sep 22 Here’s what we know about the causes of autism By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Autism rates are rising, but that's largely about an expanded definition, more awareness and more screening. Continue reading