All articles tagged with #tylenol
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
The FDA has issued a widespread recall of thousands of products, including Tylenol, Advil, Haribo candies, Welch's juice, and Purina pet food, due to contamination from rodent and bird droppings at a Minnesota distribution facility, posing health risks to consumers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
Recent scientific reviews find no conclusive evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism or ADHD, contradicting claims made by the Trump administration, which lacked robust data and faced international criticism for its stance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to block Tylenol maker Kenvue from paying $400 million in dividends amid a lawsuit claiming the company failed to disclose autism risks associated with the medication, using a rare legal move to protect potential assets for legal liabilities. The case is part of broader political and health debates surrounding Tylenol and autism, with the company denying the allegations and criticizing the lawsuit as politically motivated.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a federal judge to issue a restraining order against Tylenol's makers, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, to stop them from advertising the drug as safe for pregnant women and children, amid claims of deceptive marketing and conflicting health guidance from the FDA and presidential warnings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
The article discusses the safety and appropriate use of Tylenol for treating children's fevers, emphasizing that there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism and that it is safe when used correctly. It highlights the importance of managing fever based on the child's behavior and comfort, and clarifies that high fevers are not always dangerous if the child appears well.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Kimberly-Clark is acquiring Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol and other consumer health products, in a nearly $49 billion deal, aiming to create a global health and wellness leader amid challenges faced by Kenvue following controversial claims linking acetaminophen to autism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg
Kimberly-Clark is acquiring Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, for $40 billion, creating a leading health and wellness company with over $32 billion in revenue, despite legal and market challenges related to Tylenol's safety concerns and recent financial struggles of Kenvue.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Texas' attorney general sued Tylenol's makers, alleging deceptive marketing and knowing about a potential link between acetaminophen and autism, amid ongoing debates and legal battles over the safety of the painkiller during pregnancy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Ars Technica
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over claims that Tylenol is deceptively marketed as leading to autism, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting this link. The lawsuit is based on tenuous associations and flawed studies, with experts noting no proven causal relationship between Tylenol and autism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they concealed the potential link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism/ADHD, despite government confirmation of risks and public warnings by Trump. Kenvue defends Tylenol's safety, while Johnson & Johnson disclaims liability, leading to stock declines for both companies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they deceptively marketed Tylenol to pregnant women despite claims linking it to autism, a move that follows recent political statements and ongoing debates about medication safety during pregnancy.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by France 24
RFK Jr promotes a fringe theory linking autism to circumcision and Tylenol use, but experts dismiss these claims as pseudoscience, citing flawed studies and lack of evidence for any causal connection between Tylenol, circumcision, and autism.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
President Trump made unsubstantiated claims linking vaccines and Tylenol to autism, emphasizing his non-medical status while offering controversial health advice during a cabinet meeting, highlighting concerns about vaccine safety and potential environmental factors.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by KFF
A recent KFF poll reveals that 77% of adults have heard the unproven claim that Tylenol during pregnancy increases autism risk, with most uncertain about its validity, and highlights declining trust in health authorities like the CDC, with partisan divides influencing perceptions of vaccine policies and trustworthiness of information sources.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
President Trump incorrectly linked acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism, while experts highlight the well-established risk of liver damage from accidental overdose of Tylenol, which can be fatal or require a transplant, despite its overall safety when used as directed.