Trump’s unproven claims on autism and paracetamol
We fact-check President Trump’s unproven claims that paracetamol is linked to an increased risk of autism and the consequences of these statements for pregnant women
President Trump has claimed that consuming Tylenol, or paracetamol, whilst pregnant can increase the risk of autism in children; Claudia is joined by Professor of Clinical Epidemiology Laurie Tomlinson to fact-check this unproven statement.
Also on the show, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Philippa Roxby joins Claudia to share a breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease. In a medical first doctors have used gene therapy to slow the progression of this fatal genetic disorder where a patient’s movement, thinking, and mood deteriorates over time.
Reporter Carrim Mpaweni explores how Malawi is currently dealing with Cholera, and the role climate change is playing in exacerbating outbreaks of the disease.
Plus, how South Korean researchers are exploring the use of glue guns as a way to repair broken bones.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Hannah Robins
Assistant Producer: Katie Tomsett
Image Credit: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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