Health

Research doesn't show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

There’s no known single cause of autism.

WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez says that RFK Jr. disparaged CDC employees

By Hannah Grabenstein

"He said during the COVID outbreak, CDC told hospitals to turn away sick COVID patients until they had blue lips before allowing them to get treatment," Monarez said.

WATCH: Ousted CDC chief says RFK Jr. incorrectly claimed childhood vaccine schedule had no evidence

By Joshua Barajas

Kennedy said that the CDC had "never collected" scientific evidence on the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, Monarez testified.

WATCH: Former CDC doctor says U.S. is on track to see uptick in preventable diseases under Kennedy

By Laura Santhanam

Houry pointed to multiple examples, including Kennedy's decisions to halt a flu vaccine campaign and to replace public health experts with vaccine skeptics on the CDC's advisory group on immunization practices.

WATCH: Former CDC director says RFK Jr. didn't call her after agency shooting

By Hannah Grabenstein

Monarez told Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., that she didn't speak with Kennedy until a handful of days after the shooting.

WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back

By Hannah Grabenstein

Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded.

WATCH: RFK Jr.'s hand-picked vaccine panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines

By Mike Stobbe, Laura Ungar, Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine advisory committee on Thursday recommended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopt new restrictions on a combination shot that protects against chickenpox as well as measles, mumps and rubella.

WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez testifies on what led to her firing

By Joshua Barajas

“Even under pressure I could not replace evidence with ideology or compromise my integrity,” Monarez said.

WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez's opening statement in Senate hearing on RFK Jr., kids' health

By Erica R. Hendry

Kennedy has denied Monarez' claims and told senators earlier this month that she was lying.

FDA takes aim at telehealth companies for promoting unofficial weight loss drug dupes

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drugmakers and online prescribing companies, including Hims & Hers, which has built a multibillion-dollar business centered around lower-cost versions of blockbuster obesity injections.