New Research Debunks Trump and RFK Jr.’s Claims Linking Tylenol to Autism - Gizmodo
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/21/2026
Summary
New research has debunked claims made by Trump and RFK Jr. linking Tylenol (acetaminophen) to autism. Studies from various sources, including NBC News and The New York Times, found no evidence of a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism or ADHD. European research also confirmed that paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
40d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
932
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^932/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^932/48 = 0.000001) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 39 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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