president trump and his team, including rfk jr., claimed last month that tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism, sparking major backlash since it's based on inconclusive studies and not supported by full science.
fda acknowledged potential links and started label reviews, but experts say the risks are overstated and it's still safe when needed.
bbc
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20d4lr67lo
ny times
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/health/tylenol-acetominophen-liver-damage-kenvue.html