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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A package of Tylenol 8 hour extended-release tablets sits on a table. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson believes the Trump administration's claim that Tylenol causes autism is a scary case of misinformation. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Opinion: Trump’s Tylenol statement spreads disinformation

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 30, 2025

The White House’s announcement on Sept. 22 – falsely linking autism to taking Tylenol during pregnancy – is a scary reflection of how the administration is changing the mission of science. During the announcement, President Donald Trump and United...

Take painkillers only when needed

Take painkillers only when needed

By Blake Glosson | October 8, 2014

Although taking over-the-counter painkillers won’t fix health problems, they can be useful for pain relief when used correctly.By understanding the function, risks and benefits of over-the-counter pain medications, you can develop a plan of action to...

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