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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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Study: Tylenol use during pregnancy not linked to autism
Despite fears raised by public health officials in the Trump administration, a new study finds that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or any other intellectual disabilities in babies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
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The Uplift: Butterflies and blended families
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Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup
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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.
False claim about autism in CDC website
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website page has been altered to include a debunked claim about autism and vaccines. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
CDC site now includes autism and vaccines myth
A page of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website was changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines. Multiple 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. Dr. Jon LaPook has details.
CDC website changes vaccine, autism guidance
The Centers for Disease Control's website has made a significant change to its guidance on vaccines and autism. The site used to say "No links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and autism spectrum disorder." It now reads "'Vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim." CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC website language on vaccines, autism
A page of the CDC's website has been changed to include a false claim about autism and vaccines. The page about vaccines and autism formerly said that "no links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and Autism spectrum disorder." The website has now been changed to say, "'Vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim" -- a statement the Autism Science Foundation calls "misinformation" that "actually contradicts the best available science." CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Couple with autism find "pure happiness" on app for neurodivergent people
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Finding love on app for people with autism
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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.
Doctor explains new study on COVID-19 and autism
A new study finds that children born to mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy have an elevated risk of autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to break it down.
Is autism linked to circumcision? Experts react to RFK Jr.'s suggestion.
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.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
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NewsNation anchor on living with autism
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Inside the battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism and public trust
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Dr. Oz on Trump's advice about Tylenol
Health experts and some Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Trump administration's announcement that Tylenol used during pregnancy could contribute to autism. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Parents say son with autism was nonverbal until trying an off-label drug
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.
Can leucovorin treat some symptoms of autism?
President Trump's pronouncement that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol overshadowed another important health headline. The FDA is in the process of approving a medication called leucovorin to treat some symptoms of autism. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
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Senate Democrats weigh GOP's "last and final" offer to end DHS shutdown
Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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Witkoff floats peace proposal as Trump extends pause on Iranian energy plant strikes
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
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DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
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Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
RNC considering Dallas to host special midterm convention
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
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Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
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Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
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As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
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USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
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$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
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CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
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RNC considering Dallas to host special midterm convention
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Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
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Amendment to require photo ID to vote fails in Senate as Democrats object
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
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Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
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MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
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Bodycam video shown in attempted murder trial
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Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
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Gender-based violence policy, training unit
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Trump extends pause on Iranian energy strikes
President Trump on Thursday said he's extending a pause on striking Iranian energy plants by more than a week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
GOP makes "last and final" DHS funding offer
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters on Thursday that he was hopeful about ending the partial government shutdown after the GOP made "their last and final offer" to Democrats. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small have the latest on TSA wait times and lawmaker negotiations.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.