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Trump's Paracetamol Claim Sparks Autism Research Initiative
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that using paracetamol during pregnancy could cause autism in children.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major research initiative to study environmental toxins linked to rising autism rates.
- Questions remain about the causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors.
- Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy, a neuropsychiatrist from Chennai, is featured in the discussion.
