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politics5 hours ago•12 min saved

RFK Jr. Dismisses Danish Tylenol-Autism Study as Garbage at House Hearing

Health Secretary RFK Jr. attacked a Danish study in JAMA Pediatrics that found no link between prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use and autism, calling the research “garbage” during a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing. He argued the study is flawed and should be retracted, while experts defended the methodology and cited prior research showing no increased autism risk from Tylenol exposure, including findings from a 2024 Swedish study; Kenvue did not comment."

via HuffPost|

#autism #danish-study #jama-pediatrics

health3 days ago•173 min saved

Prenatal Tylenol Unlikely to Cause Autism, Danish Study Finds

A Danish nationwide study of more than 1.5 million children (born 1997–2022) found autism diagnosed in 1.8% of offspring exposed to Tylenol in the womb and 3% of unexposed children. After accounting for factors like dose and trimester, no link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism emerged; findings align with a 2024 Swedish study. The FDA has discussed potential label changes, but evidence remains inconclusive. Pregnant women should use acetaminophen as needed at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

via CNN|

#acetaminophen #autism #denmark

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Screen Time in Early Childhood Linked to Unusual Sensory Problems"

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests a concerning link between early screen exposure and atypical sensory processing in children. The research found that higher screen time at 12, 18, and 24 months was associated with altered sensory processing patterns, potentially impacting children's learning and daily functioning. The study adds to growing evidence that excessive screen time in early childhood may contribute to developmental challenges, particularly in sensory processing, and could have implications for conditions like ADHD and autism. While the study highlights the need for parent education and awareness, its observational nature and reliance on caregiver reports present limitations, calling for further research to understand the mechanisms behind this association.

via PsyPost|

#child-development #digital-media #health