Kennedy and HHS to link Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, WSJ reports
- On September 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. indicated that prenatal use of Tylenol may be associated with an increased risk of autism.
- This announcement follows mixed research findings and ongoing debates about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.
- The report also highlights potential links with low folate levels and suggests folinic acid might help treat autism symptoms in some people.
- Following the report, Kenvue shares fell over 14%, while the company stated it found no causal link and emphasized acetaminophen’s safety during pregnancy.
- Experts noted neurodevelopmental disorders have multiple causes and recommended that pregnant women use acetaminophen only as needed under medical guidance.
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From LifeSiteNews By Emily Mangiaracina During a Senate hearing yesterday, Kennedy noted that a CDC study found a 260% higher rate of autism in boys who got the MMR vaccine. A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report commissioned by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. indicates Tylenol use during pregnancy is one factor contributing to the U.S. autism epidemic, according to media reports. Sources close to the matter said low levels of folate as we…
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