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Trump Administration Questions Acetaminophen's Autism Link Amid Controversy

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs whether acetaminophen used during pregnancy is linked to autism.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says evidence does not support the claim.
Mothers of autistic children express distress, while experts say rhetoric could harm by reinforcing stigma.
The controversy underscores broader mistrust in public health messaging amid conflicting statements from officials.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs whether acetaminophen used during pregnancy is linked to autism.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says evidence does not support the claim.
Mothers of autistic children express distress, while experts say rhetoric could harm by reinforcing stigma.
The controversy underscores broader mistrust in public health messaging amid conflicting statements from officials.