4. The Politics of Health

4. The Politics of Health

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Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy and development of autism have set off a deluge of responses across the medical, scientific and public health communities.
Maha, lol
·medicalxpress.com·
Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Tylenol and Autism Myths Revive Mother-Blaming
Tylenol and Autism Myths Revive Mother-Blaming
This presidential administration owes the public both accuracy and humility. Responsible communication distinguishes association from causation; explains uncertainty; avoids single-factor stories about complex traits; and centers the people most affected — in this case, autistic people and pregnant people.”
Maha, lol
·additudemag.com·
Tylenol and Autism Myths Revive Mother-Blaming
Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why. Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they land on. : r/EverythingScience
Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why. Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they land on. : r/EverythingScience
Protecting Science & Public HealthProtecting Science & Public Health
·reddit.com·
Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why. Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they land on. : r/EverythingScience
WARNER: Do you accept the fact that 1 million Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't know how many died W: You're the secretary of health and human services. You don't have any idea how many Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't think anybody knows that W: How can you be that ignorant? : r/goodnews
WARNER: Do you accept the fact that 1 million Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't know how many died W: You're the secretary of health and human services. You don't have any idea how many Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't think anybody knows that W: How can you be that ignorant? : r/goodnews
RFK JrRFK Jr
·reddit.com·
WARNER: Do you accept the fact that 1 million Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't know how many died W: You're the secretary of health and human services. You don't have any idea how many Americans died from covid? RFK Jr: I don't think anybody knows that W: How can you be that ignorant? : r/goodnews