A supposed connection between the pain-relieving drug, Tylenol — also known as acetaminophen — and autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, has been a topic of discussion recently.

President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 suggested taking Tylenol during pregnancy can contribute to higher autism risk, a link experts say is unproven. Ap

Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence

By ALI SWENSON and AMANDA SEITZ The Associated Press

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in a letter to doctors this week suggested, they “should consider minimizing” acetaminophen’s use in pregnancy, according to the AP; however, the Coalition of Autism Scientists notes that use of acetaminophen during pregnancy hasn’t increased in recent decades like

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