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The 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is held in Dallas

Politics Oct 28

Lawsuit by Trump ally Paxton asserts unproven claim of autism risk from acetaminophen

By Associated Press

Health Oct 10

U.S. President Trump announces deal with Pfizer
Reupping unproven claims about Tylenol, Kennedy claims a link between circumcision and autism

During a meeting with President Donald Trump and the Cabinet, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim.

By Thomas Beaumont, Laura Ungar, Associated Press

Nation Sep 25

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
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Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism

President Trump’s warning to pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol, based on his unproven claim that it can lead to autism, sparked widespread concern and many questions about what the science actually shows. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's claims about…

By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jackson Hudgins

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

Nation Sep 23

FILE PHOTO: Tylenol for sale at a pharmacy in New York City
Tylenol maker shares rebound a day after Trump’s unfounded claims about its safety

Trump told pregnant women not to use the painkiller around a dozen times during the White House news conference Monday.

By Michelle Chapman, 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

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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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.

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