Scientists find no link between Tylenol and autism, again, after Trump warning
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine finds no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting claims made by President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The political rhetoric had previously caused a measurable decline in the use of the medication by pregnant patients.
Why it matters
This highlights the real-world public health consequences of political figures spreading medical misinformation.
Nonsense Scientists find no link between Tylenol and autism, again, after Trump warning After Trump’s claims, Tylenol usage dropped during pregnancies.
The framing emphasizes the 'nonsense' of the political claims and highlights the negative impact of the administration's rhetoric.
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