Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s forthcoming report on the causes of autism will link the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to the neurodevelopmental disorder and suggest that a form of folate can treat the condition, according to a published report.

Why it matters: Kennedy, who has promoted debunked theories about the disorder, said some of the report's conclusions could be revealed this month.

Driving the news: The mention of a Tylenol connection, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would revive a medical controversy over the use of Tylenol's active ingredient acetaminophen during pregnancy. • Acetaminophen is a common pain reliever and fever reducer that's found in a variety of medicines. It is often taken during pregnancy instead of anti-inflammatory drugs. • Some st

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