Pregnancy can bring a lot of pain. Some moms try different things to feel better. One mom tried snorting Tylenol. She heard about it at a party. Pregnant women used mirrors and rolled-up bills to snort the medicine. It made them feel good fast. Soon, she did this often in her third trimester. This mom's son has autism. She thinks the Tylenol might have caused it. Bu...
The number of autism diagnoses has been on the rise. Today, about one in 34 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a big change from the 1960s, when only one in 10, 000 children received an autism diagnosis. Several factors have contributed to this increase. Better awareness and improved diagnostic criteria play a sig...
Texas is making waves by suing the companies behind Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. The state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, claims these companies have been misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol. He says they've known about possible risks but kept quiet to keep making money. Paxton isn't holding back. He accuses these big companies of puttin...
Birth injuries can happen before, during, or right after a baby is born. These injuries can be as minor as a bruise or as severe as long-term health problems. It's important for parents to know the signs and symptoms to watch for. Some birth injuries are caused by medical mistakes. When this happens, families might be able to get compensation. But it's not just abou...
In Malaysia, the number of children diagnosed with autism has grown significantly. In 2010, there were 99 cases, but by 2021, that number had jumped to 589. This rise highlights a critical need for more specialized education options beyond traditional schools. In 2011, the RYTHM Foundation stepped in to fill this gap. They opened Taarana School in Petaling Jaya, Sel...
Many pregnant women use Tylenol to ease pain or lower fever. It's been around for ages and is usually safe for expectant mothers. But recently, the FDA said it might be linked to autism in kids. They were careful with their words, but some politicians jumped in with bold statements. One big name told everyone to avoid Tylenol. This shows how quickly health news can ...
Recent statements from high-ranking officials have stirred up controversy by linking autism to common medications and vaccines. The president and health secretary suggested that acetaminophen, found in Tylenol, might contribute to autism. This claim contradicts decades of research showing the medication's safety. They also repeated debunked ideas about vaccines and a...
In Bowie, a mother named Anjolene Smack-Whaley has seen a big change in her 24-year-old son. He is on the autism spectrum and used to have trouble controlling his anger and emotions. He would make loud noises, threaten to do things, and even run outside. This was hard for her to handle, especially since he works and has to deal with different people every day. About...
Autism rates in the US have been climbing, with one in 31 children now affected. This rise has sparked a hunt for possible causes, from genes to the environment. Recently, attention has turned to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and its potential role in autism development. A report is expected soon from the Department of Health and Human Services. I...
Autism and faith is a topic that hasn't been studied much. It's important to understand how adults with autism experience and practice religion. Faith is a personal thing. It's about beliefs and practices that come from a religious group. For autistic adults, there are unique challenges and needs when it comes to religion. Many people think that autistic adults migh...