Study Claims Low Evidence for Alleged Acetaminophen-Autism Link

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Above: Bottles of generic acetaminophen are seen in a pharmacy in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Ronaldo Scehmidt/AFP/Getty Images

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Pro-Trump narrative

Trump's bold action on autism represented courageous leadership backed by gold standard science. Mounting evidence suggests that acetaminophen use during pregnancy could very well be connected to autism, and the administration won't be deterred by fake news hysteria in protecting children.

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Anti-Trump narrative

Medical research definitively shows no causal link between acetaminophen and autism when proper scientific controls are applied. High-quality sibling studies consistently debunk these claims, revealing that family factors explain apparent associations in flawed research.

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