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Major Study Clears Tylenol of Autism Link
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Major Study Clears Tylenol of Autism Link

A sweeping Danish study has found no connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism diagnoses in children, directly contradicting claims promoted by the Trump administration. The misinformation has already had real consequences — pregnant people have been avoiding the pain reliever, leaving them without a standard and widely recommended option. The study, published Monday, is among the largest to examine the question.

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