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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 announced Monday the FDA believes pregnant women should not take acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming there could be a link between the medication and autism, despite objections from medical experts. Ed O'Keefe reports on the announcement and Dr. Jon LaPook tries to answer the lingering questions.
President Trump announced on Monday that the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications -- during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism, though medical experts have said the medication is safe. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details. Then, Dr. Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians, joins with his reaction to the news.
President Trump is expected to make a major announcement on Monday at the White House that may link Tylenol use by pregnant women to autism. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more on what to expect.
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 Wall Street Journal is reporting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services will release a report soon suggesting that pregnant women's use of Tylenol might be linked to autism. Dr. Franziska Haydanek, an obstetrician and gynecologist, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the research says.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is downplaying reports that he's ready to announce a possible correlation between autism and Tylenol. The Wall Street Journal reported late last week that HHS would link autism to Tylenol taken during pregnancy. Dr. Brian Lee, professor of epidemiology at Drexel University, joined CBS news to discuss.
A report from the Wall Street Journal says Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce that the use of Tylenol by pregnant women may be linked to autism in children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called the report "speculation," and the maker of Tylenol said it believes there is no causal link to autism. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on what the latest research says.
University of Minnesota researchers have found that girls show fewer issues making eye contact than boys do, which is considered a key early marker of autism. Dr. Casey Burrows, who worked on the study, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
CBS News' Nicole Valdes visits Vanderbilt University, where an autistic researcher is finding creative ways to fund her work amid federal rollbacks to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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.
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story.
An Ohio doctor who received a flood of threats over a pro-vaccine social media post is standing by her message. In a playful TikTok video, Dr. Nicole Baldwin showed the benefits of vaccines, and said they do not cause autism. But that prompted a barrage of hateful responses. Despite scientific evidence that there’s no link between vaccines and autism, a recent poll found 46% of parents are still unsure. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how doctors can counter misinformation about vaccines.
Big crowds and loud noises make it especially hard for children with autism to go through airports and fly on airplanes. Some major airlines have found a unique way to help. Kris Van Cleave reports.
This boy with autism had been too nervous to meet Santa — until this year, when St. Nick's sweet act brought him tears of joy.
When this Arizona teen with autism was too overwhelmed to take a ride on "The Polar Express," the conductor personally visited him, giving him the gift he dreamed of.
House Dems release deposition transcripts; Autistic man adopted for heart transplant.
When Jonathan Pinkard met Lori Wood, he was homeless and was told he only had months to live. Lori decided to take him in to help him get a heart transplant. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity. (Originally broadcast on February 11, 2018.)
Lubek Jastrzebski and Nancy Nemhauser, of Mount Dora, Fla., noticed their autistic son, Chip, kept opening the same art book and turning to the same page: Van Gogh's "The Starry Night." They were inspired to paint a mural on their house based on the masterpiece. But could a city housing ordinance against graffiti defeat such ambitious artistic expression? Steve Hartman reports.
Todd Kirnan, a 45-year-old man with autism, has been making deliveries and doing odd jobs for virtually every business in downtown Gresham, Ore. Todd is so treasured here that people have often joked that he should have his own statue, or have a parade thrown in his honor. Which is why Kirnan got a very special surprise recently. Steve Hartman reports.
"A wonderful mystery." That's what Morley Safer thinks when he meets three savants: a pianist, a math whiz, and a sculptor. All three are spectacularly talented in one skill but otherwise mentally disabled. How does savant syndrome produce "an island of brilliance" in the brain?
The Trump administration has drastically overhauled staffing and funding at agencies that fall under Health and Human Services since he took office in January. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama "Matlock." Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Laufer, Jacob's ideas became a reality when the University of Southern California's orchestra played it. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
Video seen by lawmakers shows Sept. 2 boat strike survivors waving overhead before a second attack, sources say. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.
Netflix says it is buying studio giant Warner Bros. in a deal valued at more than $82 billion. Fortune business editor Nick Lichtenberg joins CBS News to break down the hurdles facing the merger.
For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished. Steve Hartman tells the story of how staff members banded together to help find her and bring her home.