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Does Tylenol cause autism?

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Current large-scale studies do not support a link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and autism. Medical experts and Tylenol's manufacturer state there is no proven association, despite recent government advisories suggesting caution.

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Trump, FDA tell pregnant women not to take Tylenol

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  • President Trump and the FDA advise pregnant women not to take Tylenol except in extreme cases. 5s
  • FDA cites a possible link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and increased autism risk. 15s
  • The FDA recently stated there is no clear evidence that acetaminophen causes birth or developmental issues when used appropriately. 1m 0s
  • The medical community, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, criticized the announcement as lacking reliable data. 2m 2s
  • The move is part of a broader effort by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate autism, which has been controversial. 1m 42s
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Trump, FDA tell pregnant women not to take Tylenol
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CBS America
4 hours ago
Trump, FDA tell pregnant women not to take Tylenol

The FDA recently stated it has not found clear evidence that appropriate acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes birth or developmental issues.

Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
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CNBC
12 hours ago
Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

Some studies suggested a link, but a large sibling study found that when genetic factors are considered, the association disappears.

Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
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CNBC
12 hours ago
Trump admin plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

Tylenol's parent company states that independent science clearly shows acetaminophen does not cause autism.

Trump teases autism-related announcement
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Trump teases autism-related announcement

Dr. Selene Gounder states, 'No, the best evidence does not show an association between Tylenol and autism.'

Trump teases autism-related announcement
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Trump teases autism-related announcement

A recent Swedish study of 2.5 million children found no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities from Tylenol use during pregnancy.

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