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Interest in leucovorin has been on the rise among some parents of children with autism. But researchers like Dr. Paul Offit say that the drug's popularity is far ahead of the science.

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Can the prescription drug leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not

by Jon Hamilton January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there’s little evidence the drug will help.

A pink head with a puzzle piece on it. There are many pills scattered around the head. Some of the pills are yellow and some are green

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HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen

by Yuki Noguchi September 6, 2025September 6, 2025

A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.

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