Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent public remarks regarding alleged links between acetaminophen, autism, and circumcision have surprised Republican senators who previously voted to confirm him as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy made unfounded claims about the causes of autism, specifically referencing a TikTok video involving Tylenol use during pregnancy and suggesting a correlation between infant circumcision and increased autism rates. Senators such as Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski expressed confusion and indicated that these viewpoints were new to them. The Independent reached out to Senator Bill Cassidy for comment.
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During a cabinet meeting, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that circumcised children have double the rate of autism, potentially due to Tylenol use. This statement echoed a controversial press conference where the administration suggested a link between Tylenol and autism, despite scientific studies finding no causal relationship. Kennedy also made inflammatory remarks about pregnant women. The remarks were made despite medical groups stating acetaminophen is safe during pregnancy.
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According to recent claims, two studies suggest that early circumcision in children correlates with a doubled rate of autism, potentially linked to the use of Tylenol. The research cited, including a 2015 study on Danish children, has faced criticism for its observational nature and failure to consider various confounding variables, such as cultural or social factors. Experts caution against drawing definitive conclusions from this research. Importantly, the studies did not directly investigate the use of acetaminophen.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested a potential link between circumcision, Tylenol use, and autism during a recent cabinet meeting. Citing studies, Kennedy claimed that circumcised infants given Tylenol may have a higher autism rate, although he did not specify the research. One study indicated a correlation between circumcision and increased autism risk, while another found improvements in autistic boys post-circumcision. The remarks followed President Trump’s controversial statements about Tylenol use during pregnancy, sparking further debate within the medical community.
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Cole Groth, a newborn with a pre-existing heart condition, nearly bled to death following a circumcision at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. His parents, Tim and Gabrielle Groth, allege the hospital failed to inform them of the elevated risks associated with the procedure for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD). Cole suffered significant organ damage and remains in critical condition, undergoing daily transfusions and multiple surgeries. The hospital cited patient privacy in refusing to comment on the incident.
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