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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’

The Independent UK · Jul 28

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 25

RFK Jr’s team quietly updates CDC website to say science doesn’t know if vaccines cause autism

Changes appear to have been made to secure Senate confirmation vote for Trump’s pick to lead public health agency

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Appeals Court Revives 500-Plus Tylenol Autism Lawsuits: What Pregnant Women Should Know About the Evidence

A federal appeals court revived 500+ Tylenol autism lawsuits on July 13, 2026. Medical societies still back acetaminophen in pregnancy. Here's what the evidence shows.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Morning Mail: Calls for datacentre moratorium, NDIS changes to reduce autism support, Argentina beat England in World Cup thriller

Prime minister’s rallying call for AI expansion is met by pushback

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Why Some Students on the Spectrum Are Labeled With ODD

Parents are often surprised when a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is later told they may also have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). At first glance, frequent arguments, refusal to follow instructions, or emotional outbursts can appear intentionally defiant. However, many autism specialists emphasize that similar behaviors can have…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 15

Almost 145,000 Australians will lose support for autism under NDIS reforms, documents reveal

Internal estimates show 144,600 people will be taken off the scheme by 2030, many of them under 18

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

US appeals court revives hundreds of lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

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The Independent UK · Jul 13

Judges allow lawsuit that ties Tylenol to autism to continue after it was dismissed for lack of ‘scientific evidence’

The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue

The Independent UK · Jul 13