New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
A British scientist says dogs can experience a form of autism, even though veterinarians will not formally diagnose it.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees inside the Department of Health and Human Services without input from relevant agency staffers.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned against the wide and routine use of Leucovorin in kids with autism, saying more research is needed. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Chicago area autism organizations, hospitals, health departments, and families were speaking out Tuesday against the announcement from the White House tying the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism.
Medical experts are pushing back against President Trump’s announcement linking the use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications — during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children. Dr. Sameena Rahman, with Northwestern Medicine, fact-checked the president’s claims.
President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made a number of unsupported claims about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism rates. CBS News take a look at those unfounded claims.
President Trump made the claims despite a 2024 study of 2.5 million children in Sweden that found taking the painkiller during pregnancy was not associated with the risk of autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Bradley Blackburn breaks down the response from medical groups.
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.
The Reeds are concerned that with the Chicago office of a unit within the U.S. Department of Education having closed, an incident involving their special-needs son will not get the attention it needs.
Cayden Weber, 22, had last been seen around 9:50 a.m. in the 600 block of Clark Street in Elgin, police said.
Cayden Weber was last seen around 9:50 a.m. in the 600 block of Clark Street in Elgin, police said.
Esmeralda Lopez believes her son is now a hero to other families, and her own family is looking for someone to rescue them from unanswered questions.
Elijah Flores, who had autism, was with a 22-year-old family friend at the Clinton L Stop in the West Loop on Sunday, Aug. 10, when Chicago police said two men got into a fight with the family friend. Elijah fell down the stairs and later died. Sara Machi reports.
A mother was pleading for information Wednesday as she planned the funeral for her 9-year-old son, who died after falling down the stairs at a CTA Green Line station during a fight on the steps. Sara Machi reports.
A family was left with questions for the Chicago Public Schools after a child with special needs was left in a school band room instead of being put on a bus.
A family was left with questions for the Chicago Public Schools after a child with special needs was left in a school band room instead of being put on a bus. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Dougie Bedinger plays travel ball with the Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood.
Dougie was born with a heart condition that required multiple surgeries in the first few weeks of his life. His parents were told he'd never play sports.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts. Lauren Victory reports.
The order is in response to recent maneuvers by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan Wednesday to collect medical data from people on Medicare and Medicaid to study the root causes of autism.
A statewide initiative in Illinois is focusing on making sure the interactions end positively.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Tamika Odeh, 44, is accused of putting an 8-year-old student in a chokehold at Parker Elementary School last year.
The victim's identity was not released as of Saturday night.
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
Northwestern, which led second-ranked Michigan by 16 points at home before losing 87-75 on Wednesday, was up eight on the Huskers in the first half.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Bright and beautiful skies Sunday with highs approaching the upper 50s inland, and lower 50s near the lake.
The restaurant says social media has helped attract a whole new generation of customers.
Congress went home for the holiday weekend without passing a budget bill.
Chicago police said the teen was in the bedroom of a residence when he was shot in the head by an unknown person.
At least three vehicles were involved, one being a former school bus that was converted into an RV.
Officials said one person was on board the plane, but did not say if they survived.
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.
Tamika Odeh, 44, is accused of putting an 8-year-old student in a chokehold at Parker Elementary School last year.
The victim's identity was not released as of Saturday night.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Northwestern, which led second-ranked Michigan by 16 points at home before losing 87-75 on Wednesday, was up eight on the Huskers in the first half.
A 19-game improvement last season saw a lot of White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and one of the team's top prospects is working for that same opportunity this year.
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murders of two brothers — both of them U.S. Marines — in Cicero, Illinois, more than three decades ago.
