NEW ORLEANS — President Donald Trump used his White House platform to promote a link between acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — and autism. He provided no new evidence to support the claim.

"If you're pregnant, don't take Tylenol and don't give it to the baby after the baby is born," Trump said Monday.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, applauded the president's desire to address the issue but said in a social media post, "The preponderance of evidence shows that this is not the case. The concern is that women will be left with no options to manage pain in pregnancy."

New Orleans Health Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno suggested medical research shows Tylenol in moderation is safe for pregnant women.

"When a woman takes Tylenol for a fever, that Tylenol is probably protec

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