HHS Report Linking Acetaminophen to Autism: A Look Back at the 2020 Controversy
HHS Report Linking Acetaminophen to Autism: A Look Back at the 2020 Controversy In late 2020, during the final months of the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) faced controversy over an anticipated report. The report was rumored to suggest a link between the common painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) used during pregnancy, and certain vitamin deficiencies, to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Reports from outlets like the Wall Street Journal indicated that these claims lacked robust scientific backing….