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As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options
As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options Pregnant women should not be misled by President Trump’s claim that they should not take Tylenol (acetaminophen), as it can lead to confusion and fear among expectant parents. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists […]
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What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research Associating a potential health risk (e.g., autism) with a medication or substance (e.g., acetaminophen) does not necessarily mean that there is a causal relationship between the two. To determine if an observed association […]
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A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains
A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains Thimerosal, a mercury-based chemical used as a preservative in some vaccines, has been removed from childhood vaccines for over 20 years due to concerns about its safety. A discredited study published in 1989 falsely linked […]
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Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have found that certain behaviors in infants as young as 9 months old may signal an increased risk of autism. The study, led by Erin Andres and Stephen Sheinkopf, used parent-reported […]
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