President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, citing an unproven link to autism. He announced FDA notifications advising against acetaminophen use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. Trump's claims are disputed by experts; studies show no causal link between Tylenol and autism. His assertion that Cuba's lack of Tylenol correlates with low autism rates is also false, as Cuba recognizes and treats autism and acetaminophen is readily available. Experts emphasize that increased autism diagnoses reflect improved screening and broader definitions, not necessarily a rise in incidence.

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