On Monday, President Donald Trump said that taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) while pregnant can cause autism in babies. His comments were quickly criticized, even by former President Barack Obama, who said they “undermined public health.” Trump said that people who don’t get vaccines or take pills have “no autism,” and then he asked U.S. Health Secretary…
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The World Health Organization quickly responded, saying that there is “currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen.” The WHO said that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects almost 62 million people around the world and is caused by a number of factors that are still not fully understood.
At an event in London, Obama talked about the controversy and told a crowd of 14,000 that Trump’s comments were “violence against the truth.” He said that these kinds of claims could hurt pregnant women, make parents scared, and slow down progress in understanding autism. He also said that the rise in autism diagnoses is…
The company that makes Tylenol put out its own statement, saying that the drug is “one of the most studied in history” and “safe when used as directed by expecting mothers, infants, and children.” The company also said that more than ten years of research have not found any credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism….
Tylenol reps also told pregnant women that having high fevers and pain that isn’t treated can be dangerous, especially in the first trimester. They told them to talk to their doctors.
At ninety years old, I decided to see the world through different eyes. I dressed in old clothes and walked into one of my own supermarkets disguised as a poor, forgotten man. I wanted to know who would treat me with kindness when they believed I had nothing to give. The experience was painful. Many…
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For decades, I had built a successful grocery chain, but wealth and power had never filled the emptiness left by a life without family. My wife was gone, and we never had children. That day, I realized my legacy shouldn’t go to people who only valued my money. It should go to someone with a…
Later, I learned that Lewis had made mistakes in his youth, even serving time for a poor decision. But when he spoke honestly about his past and how it shaped him into the person he is today, I saw strength, not weakness. When I revealed my identity and told him about my plan, he surprised…
In the end, I honored his wish. I established a foundation to support struggling families and provide opportunities for those ready to rebuild their lives. Lewis became its director, not because of wealth, but because of his heart. My stores may carry my name, but my true legacy is the compassion we spread to countless…
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