Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested a potential link between circumcision and autism during a cabinet meeting Thursday.
The health secretary attributed this possible link to the alleged administration of acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) to treat infant discomfort following the procedure.
The idea that Tylenol causes autism is a theory that has gained traction in fringe health circles, though mainstream medical organizations, including the World Health Organization , emphasize that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between acetaminophen and autism.
“There are two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism,” Kennedy told President Donald Trump in Thur