Trump to link Tylenol use in pregnant women to autism as president promises ‘amazing’ announcement

US President Donald Trump made headlines with comments linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism and urged pregnant women to avoid it unless necessary — sparking controversy among scientists and health experts. In The Independent, A/Prof Alex Polyakov weighs in on what the evidence really shows: breaking down what current studies can and can’t tell us, the role of genetics vs environment, and what pregnant people should consider.

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