After President Trump talked up leucovorin as a possible treatment for autism, demand for the FRAT blood test spiked https://t.co/KWixEVgvEV ...

Does Tylenol cause autism? Researchers can use "natural experiments" to study the link, write Drs. Christopher Worsham and Anupam Jena https://t.co/aogcrOomaa ...

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals - A potential autism treatment was expected to be major news [1] - A meeting between RFK Jr and the head of Tylenol shifted the focus of the news [1]

Vaccine Efficacy and Public Health - Research indicates that RSV, shingles, Tdap, and annual flu vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia [1] - A study found that individuals aged 65 and older who received at least one flu vaccine were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over four years [1] - Decreased access to vaccinations poses a grave threat to public health, potentially leading to outbreaks due to misinformation and confusion [4][5][7] State and Federal Vaccine Policies - Several states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, have formed the West Coast Health Alliance to issue their own vaccine recommendations [2] - Hawaii's governor signed an emergency proclamation to protect vaccine access, addressing confusion and ensuring continued vaccination availability [3][6] - Concerns are raised regarding federal health policies, particularly those associated with HHS, leading to confusion and potentially lower vaccination rates [4][5][7] Political and Ideological Influences on Healthcare - Divisive policies from HHS are criticized for politicizing healthcare, particularly regarding women's reproductive rights and the Tylenol/acetaminophen and autism debate [9][10][13][14][16] - The assertion of a causal link between Tylenol and autism without clear scientific evidence is criticized for causing unnecessary fear and concern among parents [14][15][16] - There are concerns that personal ideology, rather than science, is influencing healthcare decisions, leading to cuts in research and public health funding [14][15][12]

Tylenol maker Kenvue is reeling after unsupported claims that its popular drug causes autism. Kennedy is unlikely to stop there. (Photo: Andrew Harnik via Getty Images) https://t.co/hAmj6nnpIV https://t.co/K7IXlXmraI ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering adding certain symptoms of autism to an official list of side effects that can be compensated through a government vaccine injury program, according to an adviser https://t.co/QuYKeNMhRH ...

No causal relationship has yet been established between paracetamol and autism. The FDA’s advice on the drug is more nuanced than the president suggests https://t.co/6X2cxw9wAB ...

The US Food and Drug Administration said it will approve the use of cancer drug leucovorin for a condition seen in some people with autism. Here's what to know https://t.co/BFOvL9Xe3e ...

If Tylenol is what causes autism are vaccines save now? ...

Dr. . Azar, thanks for joining us. I just want to kind of remind folks what acetaminophen is, um, what type of medications you can find it in, um, and what it does.>> So, acetaminophen is what we categorize as a fever reducer and pain reliever. It is an over-the-counter medication. It's probably one of the most common and widely used over-the-counter medications for those two purposes.So when we talk about availability of fever reducers for pregnant women, we really are only talking about acetaminophen whic ...