The scientific consensus remains firm:
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There is no proven link between circumcision and autism.
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There is no evidence that acetaminophen causes autism during pregnancy or infancy.
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And the few observational studies Kennedy references do not prove causation.
Even researchers behind these studies have repeatedly urged the public not to misinterpret their findings. Yet Kennedy’s position in government gives his words a level of influence that many worry could reshape public perception in ways that are difficult to reverse.Continue reading…