World experts reject Trump’s claims about Tylenol, autism link

Health experts from around the globe are joining the chorus of doctors and organizations pushing back against the Trump administration’s announcement Monday linking the use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications — during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children. “Effective immediately, the FDA will be

Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders as shutdown deadline nears

Washington — President Trump said Tuesday that he won’t meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until they “become realistic” with their demands in the ongoing fight over funding the government, with a deadline of Oct. 1 quickly approaching. Early Tuesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a

Trump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say

Ann Bauer, a researcher who studies Tylenol and autism, felt queasy with anxiety in the weeks leading up to the White House’s much-anticipated autism announcement. In August, Bauer and her colleagues published an analysis of 46 previous studies on Tylenol, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many found no link between the drug and the conditions, while

Trump’s move to label antifa a “domestic terrorist organization” likely to face legal hurdles

Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Monday labeling antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization” after teasing the move last week. But what that action means for the movement remains unclear, given that antifa has no official leadership or organization structure, and the president lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, experts say. Mr.