The case for Tylenol; An unthinkable cut to SD's most vulnerable: Your letters

Your letters to the editor as submitted for Oct. 19, 2025:

Aetaminophen remains safe and medically important

Recently, federal health authorities created fear and confusion about use of acetaminophen, a common pain relief medicine, during pregnancy. As an ob-gyn, a physician who provides care during pregnancy, I want to clarify that acetaminophen remains safe and medically important.

When women are pregnant, they encounter the same problems as anyone else, including pain, headaches, and fevers. But during pregnancy, things are different: fevers can be incredibly dangerous, potentially causing birth defects or even pregnancy loss. Headaches can be a sign of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal condition, so it's important to see if an over-the-counter medicine can provide relief, ruling out