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RFK Jr. says government to launch new studies on link between toxins, autism amid pushback

According to a new CDC report, in 2022, one in 31 children were diagnosed with autism by age 8 in the U.S., an uptick from one in 36 children in 2020

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RFK Jr. says HHS will research six ‘environmental factors’ — such as mold, medicines and ultrasounds — for potential link to autism

Among the “factors” Kennedy said would be scrutinized are ultrasound scans, mold, pesticides, food chemicals, medicines and air and water contamination.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Kennedy announces new studies to examine environmental factors linked to autism

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that the agency will launch a series of new studies aimed at finding the “environmental toxins” he believes are causing increasing rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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RFK Jr attributes rise in autism to environmental factors, while CDC points to improved diagnostic practices

RFK Jr. and autism experts are at odds over the root cause of autism, as the Department of Health and Human Services launches ...

CDC division responsible for asthma control and lead poisoning prevention effectively eliminated

The CDC division responsible for asthma control and lead poisoning prevention has been effectively eliminated as part of the ...

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CDC continuing cruise ship inspections despite staffing cuts

The federal government's Vessel Sanitation Program continues its health inspections of cruise ships despite recent staff ...

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Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study

One out of 31 children — more than 3% of kids — have been identified with autism, according to the latest results published ...

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