Health Sep 23 CDC report says ‘nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in U.S. 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
Politics Sep 22 NIH director says millions will be spent to ‘turbocharge’ autism research 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. By Associated Press
Politics Sep 22 Tylenol maker says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with Trump’s claims about acetaminophen Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”… By Associated Press
Politics Sep 22 OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’ 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.”… By Associated Press
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
Sep 21 Watch 8:51 How West Virginians are navigating the state’s new artificial food dye ban By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Earlier this year, West Virginia became the first of a number of politically conservative states to ban artificial food dyes. It’s part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again” effort championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For a… Continue watching
Sep 21 Under new guidelines, more Americans meet the criteria for high blood pressure By William Cornwell, The Conversation The new guidelines released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology lower the threshold for hypertension treatment and offer a more personalized approach. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 6:51 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil… Continue watching