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Health Secretary's Claims on Pregnancy Drugs Spark Controversy

2/25/2026

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Kennedy Warns Autism Risk

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Tylenol and antidepressants during pregnancy raise autism risk.
Recent studies find no link between acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Discontinuing antidepressants during pregnancy may increase mental health emergencies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration shifts from vaccine skepticism to promoting healthy eating and drug pricing reforms.
A lawsuit from 15 states challenges changes to the childhood immunization schedule, arguing they undermine vaccine safety consensus.

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Kennedy's Controversial Appointments

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed individuals with anti-vaccine views to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
Critics warn these appointments could shift the IACC toward debunked vaccine-autism theories.
The FDA recently removed a webpage warning against fake autism cures.
Experts say the change could mislead parents seeking legitimate treatments and raise health risks.
The IACC’s new members’ ties to controversial practices prompt calls for accountability and scientific adherence.

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Kennedy Warns Autism Risk

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Tylenol and antidepressants during pregnancy raise autism risk.
Recent studies find no link between acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Discontinuing antidepressants during pregnancy may increase mental health emergencies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration shifts from vaccine skepticism to promoting healthy eating and drug pricing reforms.
A lawsuit from 15 states challenges changes to the childhood immunization schedule, arguing they undermine vaccine safety consensus.

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