Trump Makes Unproven Link Between Autism and Tylenol
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Former President Trump made an unproven claim linking autism to Tylenol, sparking concern over misinformation, while the discussion highlights the potential consequences of such statements on public health.
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There is just as much (if not more) *scientific* evidence linking autism with environmental pollution (air and water). But still inconclusive --- just like the Tylenol claim.
But we love the petroleum industry and plastics and corporate polluters and have gutted the EPA so we can't allow the minions to believe this now can we?
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP15573
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/23/lib-de...