Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns

Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda.

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Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split Apart?

Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus on the disorder has opened the way for them to argue their cause.

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Despite False Claims, Trump Funnels Millions Into Credible Autism Research

Many scientists were pleased to learn that N.I.H. funding will go to leading experts examining complex new theories, not only fears over vaccines.

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Trump’s Pregnancy Advice Strikes a Familiar Refrain for Mothers

Mr. Trump, who implored pregnant women not to take Tylenol, is only the latest in a long line of people offering unsolicited advice to expectant mothers.

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On Covid and Autism, Trump Strays From the Science

President Trump has used his position of authority to dole out flawed medical advice dating back to his first term, when he mused about injecting bleach to kill off the coronavirus.

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F.D.A.’s Approval of Drug for Autism Upends Review Process

The agency revived an old treatment for cancer patients, unilaterally approving it for a subset of people with autism. Experts worry that the narrower scope will get lost in the hype.

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‘Autism Doesn’t Need a Cure’: Trump’s Message Rankles People Living With the Disability

Many welcomed more research, and some welcomed possible new treatments. But the administration’s embrace of unproven science and approach to autism as a “crisis” has sown deep mistrust.

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What to Know About Tylenol, Pregnancy and Babies

President Trump said on Monday that Tylenol use during pregnancy could lead to autism, a claim that is unproven.

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For Trump, Who Has ‘Strong Feelings’ About Autism, the Issue Is Personal

The president delivered impassioned — if scientifically dubious — remarks about what he described as one of “the most alarming public health developments in history.”

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F.D.A. to Relabel Leucovorin for Autism Treatment

The F.D.A. announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms.

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