Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
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A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
Doctor Megan Evans from Tufts Medical Center explains how parents can navigate these new claims of Tylenol being linked to autism.
Some doctors and parents are pushing back after the Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk.
President Trump said the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy could be linked to the development of autism in children. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump suggested the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to autism. WBZ-TV’s Mike Sullivan reports.
President Trump is set to make an announcement about autism on Monday, as reports say that federal health officials are expected to tie Tylenol to the disability.
The event is being hosted by Needham's Bierman Autism Center. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
The Bierman Autism Center in Needham will be hosting a petting zoo that is suitable for all people.
Children with autism and their families are getting some extra help from a foundation in Sharon, Massachusetts.
A Sharon, Massachusetts family, inspired by their son with autism, started a foundation to help other children with autism and their families. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
The Northeast Arc Autism Support Center held a bike-riding clinic for children with autism in Lynn.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Northeast Arc Autism Support Center held a bike-riding clinic for children with autism and other developmental disabilities in Lynn, Massachusetts on Thursday. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Wig Shop is actually a cocktail bar and its owner is known for the Bina Farm Center in Lexington creative inclusive spaces for people of all abilities. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash after making controversial comments regarding children with autism.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash after making controversial comments regarding children with autism. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
While it is still not clear what causes autism, the increase is most likely due to an increase in awareness and improved screening, WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
At the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, a new food pantry is helping students with autism develop essential life skills and give back to their community.
At the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, a new food pantry is helping students with autism develop essential life skills and give back to their community.
The Teamsters Local 25 Gala help raise money to support organizations that help people and families with autism.
A student at Lesley University is featured on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum."
A student at a Massachusetts college is a contestant on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum" and she's hoping to to break down stereotypes for those living with autism. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
More adults are wondering if they have autism after seeing social media posts or watching a child be diagnosed.
A new study says there is no evidence to link maternal sickness during pregnancy to autism.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
We will spend the entire day Friday below freezing with highs in the 20s throughout most of Massachusetts.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.