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Kennedy and HHS to link Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, WSJ reports
Health Secretary Kennedy's report links prenatal acetaminophen use and folate deficiency to autism, affecting 1 in 31 U.S. children, and suggests folinic acid as a potential treatment.
- On September 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. indicated that prenatal use of Tylenol may be associated with an increased risk of autism.
- This announcement follows mixed research findings and ongoing debates about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.
- The report also highlights potential links with low folate levels and suggests folinic acid might help treat autism symptoms in some people.
- Following the report, Kenvue shares fell over 14%, while the company stated it found no causal link and emphasized acetaminophen’s safety during pregnancy.
- Experts noted neurodevelopmental disorders have multiple causes and recommended that pregnant women use acetaminophen only as needed under medical guidance.
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