Jon Hamilton
Stories
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Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists — and parents — are skeptical
President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim.
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Despite lack of evidence, Trump suggests link between acetaminophen use and autism
The Trump administration announced Monday that the FDA will be updating drug labelling to discourage the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women, suggesting a link between the painkiller and autism.
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White House set to link autism and Tylenol in upcoming announcement
President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to make remarks on a purported link between Tylenol and autism, and propose a cancer drug as a solution.
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The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.
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Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free
A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.
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A surprising new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that uses electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis.
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HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen
A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.
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'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay
People with generalized anxiety disorder improved significantly after they got a single dose of LSD powerful enough to induce a psychedelic trip.
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A single dose of LSD can treat anxiety and depression for months, study shows
A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease a person's anxiety for months. This could give legitimacy to research on a range of psychedelics.
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Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's
People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation.
