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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.

Nation Sep 25

Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism

By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jackson Hudgins

Nation Sep 25

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Autism advocate calls Trump’s statements on the condition ‘stigmatizing’

The FDA said it was approving leucovorin, a drug used to treat the toxic effects of chemotherapy, as a therapy for some people with autism. The active ingredient is a modified version of vitamin B9, also known as folate. Officials…

By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom

Health Sep 24

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
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

Politics Sep 23

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
Trump again dispenses unproven medical advice, reminiscent of his COVID claims

His statements drew criticism from actual medical experts and recalled the unfounded claims he tossed out during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Health Sep 23

FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is seen in Geneva
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

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Health experts respond to Trump’s claims linking autism to acetaminophen

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

President Trump tied the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism and made several other claims about vaccines. William Brangham discussed those claims and the concerns about what the president said with Alycia Halladay of the Autism Science Foundation and…

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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.

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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.”…

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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.”…

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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.”…

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