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Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it's safe

By CNN.com  
   September 23, 2025

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the FDA will notify doctors that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a 'very increased risk of autism,' despite decades of evidence that it is safe. Experts say there are multiple causes of autism, and the science showing a connection between autism and Tylenol is not settled.

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