CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
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Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
A couple who met on a social media app designed specifically for people living with autism share how their relationship has grown.
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested there may be a link between autism and circumcision while reasserting the unproven theory that Tylenol causes the condition. Here's what doctors say.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. What would that mean?
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, has long been considered safe during pregnancy and is critical for treating fevers.
Parents and medical experts in South Florida are urging pregnant women to speak with their doctors and review reliable research after President Donald Trump linked the use of Tylenol to autism, a claim many medical organizations say lacks scientific support.
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 Donald Trump announced that the US Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.”
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
The Rising Tide Car Wash has three locations in Margate, Parkland and Coral Springs, with a fourth location opening in Pompano Beach in 2026.
Tania Francois reports Rising Tide Car Wash may seem like just another place to get your car cleaned, but behind the suds and soap is a powerful mission.
Anthony "King" Brown, who had autism and was non-verbal, was discovered less than a mile from his family's new home.
The visit was part of a larger celebration blending sports, art and community for a cause.
Families, professionals and advocates came together Sunday for a 5k run/walk at Altos Del Mar Park in Miami Beach.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a "massive testing and research effort" will focus on the cause of autism, but his approach has raised alarms.
The contents of this repository will give scientists better tools to study diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism and Alzheimer's.
"Autism detox" treatments, which include minerals like zeolite, are rising in popularity for promising to treat or reverse the diagnosis. Experts warn there is no science behind these claims.
The biggest week of the year is here: Miami Art Week.
The family of slain Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino told a Broward jury Thursday that they are devastated by his death four years ago.
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
lags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 5.
Pressure is piling up around a stalled construction project on downtown Miami's oldest street.
The biggest week of the year is here: Miami Art Week.
The family of slain Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino told a Broward jury Thursday that they are devastated by his death four years ago.
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
lags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 5.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
President Trump said he would support releasing the footage of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat on Sept. 2.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.