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Trump order seeks to stagger childhood vaccination administration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to drastically change the childhood vaccine schedule by recommending shots be administered in separate visits to the doctor’s office. The executive order acts on Trump’s long-held belief that splitting up routine childhood vaccinations across multiple visits lessens the risk of acquiring…

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Blocking a Glycine Transporter Changed Autism Linked Behaviors in Mice, Study Finds

Suppression of the glycine transporter SLC6A20 restored NMDA receptor function and altered social and repetitive behaviors in autism model mice.

Medical Daily

White House Is Drafting an Executive Order Targeting the Childhood Vaccine Schedule and Autism Research

Reports say the White House is drafting an executive order on the childhood vaccine schedule, autism research, and parental choice. No text is public.

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White House preps order on childhood vaccines and autism: report

The move comes despite the political concerns of President Donald Trump’s aides and advisers

The Independent UK

Christine McGuinness swears off men as she addresses Nicola Adams dating rumours

The model and TV personality says she feels a ‘flame’ when she is around ‘certain women’

Evening Standard

Federal Officials Urge States to Tighten Medicaid Oversight of Autism Therapy After 421 Percent Spending Rise

CMS released a state toolkit urging tighter Medicaid oversight of ABA autism therapy after spending rose 421 percent in four years.

Medical Daily

Older or younger sibling? Birth order may affect health later in life

The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse.

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An 11-year-old autistic boy wanted to trick-or-treat in summer; 83 neighbors opened their doors and turned his birthday into Halloween

A heartfelt Facebook post from a mother seeking birthday cheer for her autistic son ignited an incredible wave of community support. Eighty-three families joined in a unique summer trick-or-treat celebration for Soren, showering him with handcrafted gifts and candies. This touching event not only spread joy but also shed light…

The Times of India

Study of 2.5 Million U.S. Children Found No Link Between MMR Timing Before Age 2 and Autism

A cohort of 2.5 million US children found no association between first MMR dose timing before age 2 and later autism diagnosis. Here is what it shows.

Medical Daily

Massive new study delivers fresh verdict on MMR vaccine and autism

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The Independent UK

Yale Study Finds Face-Related Brain Signals Sharpen with Age in Neurotypical Children but Not in Autistic Children

A Yale-led study of 399 children found face-processing brain signals were less distinct in autistic children and did not refine with age as expected.

Medical Daily

Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again

The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high

The Independent UK

Federal Officials Renew the Vaccine and Autism Question: What Decades of Research Already Show

Parents are asking about vaccines and autism again after new federal statements. Here is what the research shows and what to ask a pediatrician.

Medical Daily

Autism expert warns spectrum may have become ‘too broad’

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Leading expert says ‘anyone can have autism now’ as she claims spectrum is too broad

Professor Dame Uta Frith said social media could also be spreading ‘simplified or misleading ideas’ about autism

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr.'s 'You're Not a Scientist' Jab Backfires as Dana Bash Fires Back Live on CNN

RFK Jr.'s clash with Dana Bash goes viral after his 'You're not a scientist' jab is met with a blistering four-word comeback during a heated CNN interview.

Medical Daily

Senator Says HHS Discussed Removing Vaccine and Autism Claims from the CDC Website Before Nominee Votes

Sen. Bill Cassidy said talks with HHS about removing vaccine-autism claims from the CDC website preceded his support for two health nominees.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr Snaps at CNN's Dana Bash 'You're Sitting Here Attacking Me!' as Measles and Covid Clash Turns Explosive

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN's Dana Bash engaged in a heated debate over vaccine safety, measles outbreaks, and public health policies, highlighting ongoing tensions in America's vaccine discourse.

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Salon

Dana Bash grills RFK Jr. over vaccines

The HHS secretary denied responsibility for the nation's measles surge while defending vaccine skepticism

The Canberra Times

'The support they deserve': autism centre to re-open after three organisations team up

The centre will run a pilot program to ensure it remains financially secure.

Kids Ain't Cheap

What Happens to Autism Accommodations When a Child Changes Schools?

Changing schools can be stressful for any family, but it often brings added uncertainty when a child with autism depends on classroom accommodations to succeed. Many parents worry that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan will automatically transfer without interruption, only to discover the process is more nuanced.…

International Business Times UK

Ex-Citigroup Boss Sentenced to 30 Years After Autism Defence Is Rejected

Former Citigroup managing director Edward Gene Smith has been sentenced to 30 years in a US federal prison after prosecutors demolished his claim that autism drove his decade-long pattern of sexual abuse.

The Guardian - US

Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively

White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’

The Independent UK

Trump pressured RFK Jr to slash childhood vaccines over autism fears: report

During a lunch in May, Trump reportedly accused Kennedy of having the ‘yips’

Medical Daily

Should You Stop Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy After the Lawsuit News? Here's What Doctors Want You to Know

The July 2026 Tylenol lawsuit ruling did NOT change acetaminophen's pregnancy safety. Untreated fever above 102°F carries its own fetal risks. Here's what your OB needs you to know.

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