"Americans are receiving medical guidance from President Trump and top health officials like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that runs counter to mainstream medicine. For example, this week Trump linked Tylenol to autism despite little medical evidence. How are Americans meant to make important decisions about their health at this confusing moment?"
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Americans are receiving medical guidance from political leaders and top health officials that can run counter to mainstream medical consensus. One cited instance links Tylenol to autism despite little supporting medical evidence. High-profile, conflicting statements about medications and health risks increase uncertainty for individuals trying to decide on treatments, preventive measures, and medication use. The presence of contradictory claims from influential figures complicates trust in sources of health information and complicates the process of making evidence-based personal health decisions.
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