The Trump administration announced that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase a child’s risk for autism. At a press conference, President Donald Trump said a review of existing data suggest there is a link between acetaminophen use and an increase in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NND) in children. The announcement comes after a recently published review showed an association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and an increased risk of NNDs. They also noted that not treating a fever or pain during pregnancy could pose significant risks to the mother and child. Regarding future autism research, Dr Bhattacharya said the NIH has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative, with 50 million dollars already earmarked for the project.