Category: Health Care
September 29, 2025
Health Care
Trump’s strategy to get drug companies to act voluntarily is about to be tested
President Donald Trump is relying on drugmakers to lower U.S. prices on their own, but he might get less than he bargained for. President Donald Trump is relying on...
September 25, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s big vaccine decision
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or the acting CDC director could create new recommendations for Kennedy without a vote from the panel, giving the health secretary broad authority...
September 25, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr. adviser: We’re trying to get kids with autism into vaccine injury program
Public health experts and program lawyers have warned that adding autism to the compensation program would exhaust the court's workforce and financial resources. Public health experts and program lawyers...
September 24, 2025
Health Care
Thune breaks with Trump admin over Tylenol, government role in free speech
“I think there are an awful lot of people in the medical community who come to a different conclusion about the use of Tylenol,” Thune said. “I think there...
September 23, 2025
Health Care
Trump’s Tylenol diatribe was rooted in frustration
The president wants to solve the autism problem even if it means pregnant women don’t treat their pain and delay their kids’ vaccinations. The president wants to solve the...
September 22, 2025
Health Care
Co-author of study linking Tylenol to autism says pain reliever still an option
The work of epidemiologist Ann Bauer and her co-authors was cited by President Trump in remarks linking Tylenol or acetaminophen with an increased incidence of autism. The work of...
September 22, 2025
Health Care
Trump decries Tylenol use by pregnant women
His remarks also spurred doctors to warn that they could prompt pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen in situations where it’s warranted and clinically advisable. His remarks also spurred doctors...
September 22, 2025
Health Care
FDA to approve drug to treat autism symptoms
In a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece, leaders in Trump’s health department also caution the public to balance the risk and benefits of taking acetaminophen during pregnancy. In a POLITICO...
September 21, 2025
Health Care
Trump to advise pregnant women to limit Tylenol use to stem autism risk
The president is expected to say that acetaminophen, the most commonly used pain reliever during pregnancy, should only be used for high fevers. The president is expected to say...
September 19, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers leave his critics and supporters dazed, confused
The health secretary’s CDC panel wants to stop recommending Covid vaccines but left bigger debates unresolved. The health secretary’s CDC panel wants to stop recommending Covid vaccines but left...