The Fox News Rundown Extra: Dr. Oz On The President's 'Bold' Plan To Tackle Autism
Sep 28, 2025
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shares insights on the White House's bold autism initiatives. He discusses a $50 million research fund aimed at understanding the surge in diagnoses and addresses concerns about acetaminophen's potential link to autism. Oz also highlights the administration's transparency amidst legal risks and outlines changes in Medicaid coverage for autism treatments. His exploration of why autism affects more boys than girls touches on environmental and immune factors.
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Rapid Rise Suggests Environmental Causes
- Autism diagnoses rose five-fold in 25 years, which genetics alone cannot explain.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz argues environmental factors must be investigated urgently alongside genetics.
Use Acetaminophen Judiciously In Pregnancy
- Avoid chronic or casual acetaminophen use during pregnancy and consult a doctor for higher fevers or pain.
- Use acetaminophen judiciously rather than assuming it is completely safe for mild symptoms.
Limited Safe Options Led To Overuse
- Ibuprofen and aspirin carry pregnancy risks, leaving acetaminophen as the commonly recommended option.
- That safety perception may have led to overuse of acetaminophen in pregnant women.