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U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is preparing to release an official report in the coming weeks indicating a potential link between the use of the drug "Tylenol" (paracetamol/‏‏acetaminophen) during pregnancy and an increased risk of children developing autism, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper clarified that the report will also point to lower levels of folic acid and acetaminophen during pregnancy as possible causes, and that folinic acid (leucovorin) may serve as an adjunct treatment to alleviate symptoms in some cases. The anticipated announcement has sparked widespread controversy reflected in the financial markets, as shares of "Kenvue," the owner of the "Tylenol" brand, dropped by 16% before stabilizing at a decline of nearly 10%. The newspaper noted that the scientific debate is not new; small studies have shown a correlation, while a large Swedish study involving data from over 2.4 million children concluded that there is no causal relationship. Experts believe that other factors such as genetic backgrounds and the mother's health conditions remain influential, making a definitive conclusion still distant.