He’s already the commander in chief, chief of state, chief diplomat, and chief legislator. But at his news conference Monday , President Trump ventured far beyond the usual responsibilities of the presidency and began to dispense medical guidance to the public that is at odds with the scientific consensus .

It’s one of the most commonly uttered phrases in medicine: “Ask your doctor if ___ is right for you.” But addressing the American people from the White House, Trump short-circuited this conventional wisdom, repeatedly and forcefully issuing direct medical advice in ways that went beyond presidential precedent.

“Don’t take Tylenol,” he sternly implored pregnant women, citing a potential link to autism. His advice, which he repeated around 20 times, was based in part on what he ca

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