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RFK Jr., HHS to Link Autism to Tylenol Use in Pregnancy and Folate Deficiencies

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Hard to believe vaccines will escape suspicion in this "report" but I suppose we'll find out soon enough.

RFK Jr., HHS to Link Autism to Tylenol Use in Pregnancy and Folate Deficiencies
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce that pregnant women’s use of an over-the-counter pain medication is potentially linked to autism in a report that also will suggest a medicine derived from folate can be used to treat symptoms of the developmental disorder in some people, people familiar with the matter said.

The report, expected this month from the Department of Health and Human Services, is likely to suggest as among the potential causes of autism low levels of folate, an important vitamin, and Tylenol taken during pregnancy, people familiar with the matter said.

The agency also plans to pinpoint a form of folate known as folinic acid, or leucovorin, the people said, as a way to decrease the symptoms of autism, which affected roughly one in 31 eight-year-olds in the U.S. in 2022.

Tylenol, whose active ingredient is acetaminophen, is a widely used pain reliever, including by pregnant women. Some previous studies have indicated risks to fetal development, but others have found no association. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it is safe to use in pregnancy, though it recommends pregnant women consult with their doctors before using it, as with all medicines.
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The report is expected to suggest other potential causes of autism and suggest further study, people familiar with the matter said. It is unclear if the report will mention vaccines, which Kennedy for years has said might cause autism.
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Kennedy launched his career as an immunization skeptic in a 2005 Rolling Stone article, later retracted, in which he linked vaccines and autism.

“I think that he’s going to talk about vaccines as well,” said Kennedy ally Brian Hooker, chief scientific officer of Children’s Health Defense, the nonprofit that Kennedy previously led, in a recent video. “I do believe he will bring up the Tylenol connection, but I do also believe that he will look at vaccines and vaccine components.”

Large, reputable studies have found no link between autism and the measles vaccine, the vaccine preservative thimerosal, or simultaneous doses of vaccines.
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Greenbeard said:
Hard to believe vaccines will escape suspicion in this "report" but I suppose we'll find out soon enough.

RFK Jr., HHS to Link Autism to Tylenol Use in Pregnancy and Folate Deficiencies
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The studies he is relying on are not up to snuff. Who do you believe, the Nature
"In 2021, a consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology claimed a growing body of research showed prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) may alter fetal development and increase the risks of neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and urogenital disorders.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) responded, saying the treatment was safe to use in pregnancy, but that women should consult with their doctors first. Neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular, are multifactorial and very difficult to associate with a singular cause," ACOG wrote. "The brain does not stop developing until at least 15 months of age, which leaves room for children to be exposed to a number of factors that could potentially lead to these issues."
www.medpagetoday.com

RFK Jr. to Link Tylenol in Pregnancy to Autism, Report Says

And Wall Street Journal story also suggests HHS will recommend leucovorin for autism symptoms
www.medpagetoday.com www.medpagetoday.com
 
mrjurrs said:
The studies he is relying on are not up to snuff. Who do you believe, the Nature
"In 2021, a consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology claimed a growing body of research showed prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) may alter fetal development and increase the risks of neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and urogenital disorders.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) responded, saying the treatment was safe to use in pregnancy, but that women should consult with their doctors first. Neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular, are multifactorial and very difficult to associate with a singular cause," ACOG wrote. "The brain does not stop developing until at least 15 months of age, which leaves room for children to be exposed to a number of factors that could potentially lead to these issues."
www.medpagetoday.com

RFK Jr. to Link Tylenol in Pregnancy to Autism, Report Says

And Wall Street Journal story also suggests HHS will recommend leucovorin for autism symptoms
www.medpagetoday.com www.medpagetoday.com
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The brain actually doesn't finish development until around age 25.
 
ColdHardTruth said:
The brain actually doesn't finish development until around age 25.
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Human brain dvelopment is not linear.
AI
"...around 15 months old is a common time for a child to experience a developmental leap, which is often referred to as the "Leap of Principles" in the Wonder Weeks program and is characterized by increased independence, testing boundaries, and potential tantrums due to new cognitive skills. This period is marked by significant growth in areas like language, cognitive understanding, and physical mobility, such as walking and learning how objects function."
 
Folate deficiency can lead to fetal neurodevelopmental abnormalities. So can excessive folate.

It is why women are encouraged to take quality prenatal vitamins AND receive regular prenatal care. And NOT to take other supplements, etc while pregnant.

You know what helps to make sure that happens?

Women having access to prenatal care.
 
You know…other things that help with fetal neurodevelopment?

Good diet.

Meanwhile, this Administration is slashing access to food stamps and Medicaid.

But, let’s blame vaccines and Tylenol.

That’s easier. 🙄



(Tylenol being one of the only medications that is deemed safe for utilization during pregnancy, by the way.)


Then we don’t have to actually have conversations about a healthcare system that swaths of Americans do not have access to OR food deserts OR poverty. And we don’t have to do anything to try to fix THOSE problems, we can just spin up iron lung factories and have chicken pox parties and then perhaps send all those autistic folks to “wellness farms” where some billionaire makes profits.
 
I wonder if we could use the old "the testing is better now" on this topic and it stick?

I mean it works for Autism arguments...
 
Schweddy said:
I wonder if we could use the old "the testing is better now" on this topic and it stick?

I mean it works for Autism arguments...
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It is true.

The testing is better, but we still need qualified people to read the results.

Nobody around Trump is qualified.
 
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