"While the underlying cause or causes of autism spectrum disorder remain elusive and appear likely to be a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, President Trump and his anti-vaccine health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-neither of whom have any scientific or medical background whatsoever-have decided to pin the blame on Tylenol, a common pain reliever and fever reducer that has no proven link to autism."
"To back that claim, Paxton relies on the "considerable body of evidence... recently highlighted by the Trump Administration." Of course, there is no "considerable" evidence for this claim, only tenuous associations and conflicting studies. Trump and Kennedy's justification for blaming Tylenol was revealed in a rambling, incoherent press conference last month, in which Trump spoke of a "rumor" about Tylenol and his "opinion" on the matter."
Autism spectrum disorder likely arises from a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, and its exact causes remain elusive. President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who lack scientific or medical backgrounds, publicly blamed Tylenol despite no proven causal link. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, alleging deceptive marketing and claiming Tylenol substantially increases autism risk. Paxton cited a purported 'considerable body of evidence' recently highlighted by the Trump Administration. The available research includes some studies showing associations, many studies with significant flaws, and other studies—including a respected Swedish sibling comparison—that found no link.
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