RFK Jr. suggests circumcision is linked to autism. Here

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested there may be a link between autism and circumcision while reasserting the unproven theory that Tylenol causes the condition. Here's what doctors say.

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  1. Oct 9, 2025RFK Jr.'s new autism theory: Tylenol for boys after circumcisions
  2. Oct 10, 2025RFK Jr. says circumcisions lead to autism — here’s the truth behind the shocking claim

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Scientific AmericanLean Left· 354d ago

RFK, Jr., Cites ‘Truly Appalling’ Studies to Tie Autism to Circumcision and Tylenol

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The HillCenter· 354d ago

Kennedy clarifies remarks about circumcision, autism, Tylenol

MedicalXpressCenter· 354d ago

RFK Jr pushes fringe claim linking autism to circumcision

CBS NewsCenter· 354d ago

RFK Jr. suggests circumcision is linked to autism. Here

NewsweekCenter· 355d ago

RFK Jr.'s new autism theory: Tylenol for boys after circumcisions

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New York PostLean Right· 354d ago

RFK Jr. says circumcisions lead to autism — here’s the truth behind the shocking claim

New York PostLean Right· 355d ago

Circumcision ‘highly likely’ linked to autism, RFK Jr. says in wild new Tylenol claim

Washington ExaminerRight· 355d ago

RFK Jr.: Tylenol after circumcision maybe linked to autism

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GizmodoLeft· 354d ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes Bizarre Connection Between Circumcision, Tylenol, and Autism

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