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Paracetamol and Donald Trump’s medical myths

Paracetamol and Donald Trump’s medical myths

Science correspondent Hannah Devlin speaks to Reged Ahmad about what the science actually says about the painkiller and why experts fear the US president is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust

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September 28, 202520m 26s

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When the US president stood up at the podium and announced a link between autism and paracetamol, he sent alarm through the medical community and the public. Guardian science correspondent Hannah Devlin speaks to Reged Ahmad about what the science actually says about the painkiller and why experts fear Donald Trump is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust

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HealthAutismTrump administrationHealthPregnancyNeurodiversityMedical research