Donald Trump stumbled over the pronunciation of acetaminophen whilst making an unproven claim that paracetamol is linked to autism. Speaking in the Oval Office with RFK Jr on Monday (23 September), the pair suggested that the use of paracetamol - or Tylenol in the US - in pregnancy is linked to an increase risk of autism. Struggling to pronounce acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, the US president asked: “Is that okay?” Describing the drug as “not good”, Mr Trump said that pregnant women should only take it in extreme cases as it can be “very dangerous to the woman’s health”. The maker of Tylenol and medical experts have heavily disputed the claims, saying that Tylenol remains the safest drug to take during pregnancy for fever and pain.

Washington Post says announcement imminent despite guidelines showing drug is safe for pregnant women to take

The Trump administration is reportedly set to connect Tylenol, also known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, with autism, going against medical recommendations

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

President Donald Trump will likely announce Monday that use of Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism. He said Tylenol was "a very big factor" in autism risk.

Donald Trump has urged Americans not to take paracetamol over claims it is linked to autism after hailing an “amazing” new drug that could be used to treat the condition.

Press conference: the president has announced that the use of the painkiller Tylenol by pregnant women can lead to autism

Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive.

Officials warned pregnant women against using acetaminophen unless they have a fever, and touted a lesser-known drug as a potential treatment for autism.

Experts say the rhetoric appears to ignore and undermine decades of science into the genetic and environmental factors that can play a role in the disorder.

President says acetaminophen – also known as paracetamol - increases risk when taken by pregnant women, assertion contradicted by research

US president urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over an unproven link to autism, insisting that ‘taking Tylenol is not good’.

President’s announcement latest move in campaign that seeks to valorize the ‘natural’ – often at women’s expense

The President (pictured, with US health secretary Robert F Kennedy) insisted pregnant women 'have a responsibility' to endure pain instead of taking the drug.

Though medical professionals broadly cite acetaminophen as among the safest painkillers to take during pregnancy, Trump insisted that 'taking Tylenol is not good' for a developing…

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Experts say the rhetoric appears to ignore and undermine decades of science into the genetic and environmental factors that can play a role in the disorder.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday linked autism to childhood vaccines and also to the use of popular pain medication Tylenol for pregnant women and children, claims…

US leader’s remarks on popular painkiller, known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies.

Donald Trump stumbled over the pronunciation of acetaminophen whilst making an unproven claim that paracetamol is linked to autism. Speaking in the Oval Office with RFK Jr on…

President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism. Studies about the link have been inconclusive.