Scary headlines about Tylenol and autism are everywhere. But here’s what parents should know: studies show some associations –– not proof of causation. A small statistical link doesn’t mean Tylenol causes #autism. The science is still developing, and your doctor (not the president) is the best guide for what’s safe during pregnancy. A statistician explains more about association ≠ causation:
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What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Trump’s definitive statements that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism suggest certainty that the science does not support.
Research says trying to be funny at work usually backfires. Except for you, of course. You’re hilarious.
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Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work
Cracking jokes at the office is more likely to backfire than boost your career.
Banks are ditching climate pledges, not just from political pressure, but because fossil fuels still make lots of money.
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance, intended to curb lending to carbon-intensive sectors, wasn’t effective and more importantly never made much busine...
Rising global temperatures are pushing river waters to heat up, and human activities such as deforestation and urban development are making the trend worse. The consequences for aquatic ecosystems are dire.
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Rivers are heating up faster than the air − that’s a problem for aquatic life and people
River heat waves are rising faster than the pace of air heat waves. That’s a problem for fish, drinking water quality, and food and energy produc...
Argentina has asked the U.S. for help before – in the 1990s and 2000s during past crises. Now President Milei is seeking up to $20B from Trump to stabilize a shaky economy.
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Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help
A sharp sell-off of the peso has seen President Javier Milei seek a financial lifeline from the United States. Washington seems happy to help out.
CEOs are more likely to lose their jobs over personal scandals than financial fraud, new research finds — exits happen 5x more often when misconduct involves private lives rather than corporate finances.
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Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows
New research finds that misconduct in private lives often does more damage to leaders’ careers and companies than cooking the books.
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