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Ignoring Long COVID and Neurodivergence Is an Economic Disaster

We are no longer living in the shadow of a mass fatality event. COVID-19 has now ushered in a widespread era of chronic illness. Among individuals with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, 36% are estimated to experience Long COVID symptoms.

International Business Times

Anthony Hopkins says wife thinks he has autism — but he believes it’s ‘all nonsense’

The actor’s wife commented on his obsession with numbers and detail

The Independent UK

Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD and autism advocates after dismissing neurodivergent labels as ‘nonsense’

The Oscar-winning actor, who believes he may be neurodivergent himself, claims society is overusing medical labels to describe normal aspects of human behaviour

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Researchers say Covid infection during pregnancy is tied to autism — but they aren’t yet sure why

Roughly 16 percent of the 861 children whose mothers had Covid during their pregnancy received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis

The Independent UK

Health headlines can be confusing - these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.

The Conversation

Man United Legend Paul Scholes Opens Up About Raising His Autistic Son, Aiden

Paul Scholes reveals why he stepped back from punditry to care for his autistic son, Aiden, offering a heartfelt glimpse into family life beyond football.

International Business Times UK

How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities

I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it’s not unusual.

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Texas Sues Johnson & Johnson for 'Hiding' Tylenol Autism Risks — Billions at Stake in Landmark Case

Texas sues Tylenol's makers over autism risks, echoing Trump-era legal battles over health misinformation with potential billions at stake.

International Business Times UK

Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging deceptive marketing to pregnant people

Lawsuit comes after Trump’s baseless claims that acetaminophen can cause autism and ADHD in children

The Guardian - US

Ken Paxton Alleges Johnson & Johnson Misled Mothers On Tylenol Safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE), accusing the companies of misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol despite evidence suggesting its active ingredient, acetaminophen, may increase the risk of autism and attention disorders in children.

Benzinga

Texas lawsuit against companies behind Tylenol asserts unproven claims of autism risk

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the companies behind Tylenol of deceptively marketing the pain reliever to pregnant mothers

The Independent UK

Texas Attorney General Targets Tylenol Makers in Controversial Autism Lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they hid risks linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism and ADHD in children.

International Business Times UK

Texas sues Tylenol makers over RFK Jr autism claims saying they failed to state ‘risk of taking drug while pregnant’

State Attorney General Ken Paxton parroted claims by the Health Secretary which have been strongly refuted by medical professionals

The Independent UK

Texas attorney general sues Tylenol company over autism claims

This lawsuit comes a month after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. updated guidance discouraging pregnant women from taking acetaminophen, citing it as a possible cause of autism.

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The Independent UK

Trump interrupts Asia trip to go on new Tylenol and childhood vaccines rant

Trump’s furious post comes just a month after a national autism charity claimed that he was pedalling ‘pseudo-science’

The Conversation

Autism charities can portray autistic people as helpless and a burden – our research shows why it matters

Autism charities are important organisations. They provide essential services for autistic people, influence policy decisions, and often speak on behalf of autistic people.

International Business Times UK

Waitrose 'Fires' Autistic Volunteer Worker After Four Years, Gets Hired By Asda - Who Is Tom Boyd?

Explore Tom Boyd's Waitrose saga—BBC-exposed sacking after pay ask, Asda's heroic offer, Waitrose U-turn. Frances Boyd's quotes fuel autism employment, volunteer rights push in John Lewis furore

International Business Times

Autistic Adults Push Back On 'Fear-based' Trump Rhetoric

Composer William Barnett started his YouTube channel as an outlet for his music -- but today he also uses it to debunk the steady stream of White House rhetoric on autism while sharing his own experience living with it.

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This Billionaire Investor Is ‘Thrilled’ to Own Kenvue Stock Despite Tylenol Turbulence. Should You Buy KVUE Here?

Kenvue stock is down 28% in 2025 amid controversy surrounding its Tylenol brand, which is linked to autism when used during pregnancy.

The Independent UK

The Wanted singer opens up about his autism diagnosis and how it has ‘helped’ him

Nathan Sykes said the diagnosis has helped him ‘accept himself’

Evening Standard

The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes says autism diagnosis helped him ‘accept’ himself

The 32-year old is best known for being a part of the boy band behind the hit songs All Time Low and Glad You Came.

Euronews

Inside the UK art studio empowering autistic artists amid Trump's discredited autism claims

An art studio for autistic artists in Kent, south-east England, is thriving, selling more than 70 works in its latest exhibition while offering a space for creativity and connection.

International Business Times

We Treat Cancer and Overlook the Damage to Others: Why Childhood Cancer and Autism Are Rising and What We Must Do Now

The standard assumption is that once the medication is in a patient, that process is over. But that's not correct. The USP 800 standard recognizes that "handling body fluids (e.g., urine, feces, sweat, or vomit)" from patients treated with these life-altering chemicals is an avoidable risk.

Evening Standard

Southport Inquiry hears of £5 bet offered on what would happen to attacker

Witnesses from health services gave evidence to the hearing on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Southport inquiry hears of delays in attacker’s autism diagnosis

Axel Rudakubana’s teacher contacted the autism service to say they needed help, the Southport Inquiry heard.

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