President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process.There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels.But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story.<h2>America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal</h2>The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-order-for-use-of-military-force-against-drug-cartels-abroad-1754675354707">Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report</a><h2>Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession</h2>The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed</a><h2>Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too</h2>Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/this-drug-syndicate-controls-an-entire-state-in-mexico-all-about-sinaloa-cartel-1750064018732">This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel</a><h2>George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws</h2>George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong.Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-f-35-vs-drug-cartels-why-america-s-most-advanced-jet-is-entering-a-narco-war-1757061012868">'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War'</a><h2>Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled</h2>George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-banks-caught-moving-mafia-cash-and-how-they-got-away-1756629970207">5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away</a><h2>Obama's humane approach didn’t help either</h2>Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it.<h2>Trump began his drug war during his first term</h2>Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bodies-decapitated-hanging-from-a-bridge-how-sinaloa-drug-cartel-engulfed-in-war-explained-1751389912130">'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED</a><h2>Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked</h2>Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year.<h2>How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US</h2>Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches.<h2>Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too</h2>The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin.Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail.Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment.Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

President Donald Trump reportedly informed Congress through a confidential Pentagon memo that the US is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" against Latin American drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation, and Venezuelan groups like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles. These groups are designated as 'terrorists' and drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," thereby invoking the international law of armed conflict. The designation means the US military can conduct pre-emptive strikes without imminent threat, detain suspects indefinitely, and try them in military tribunals, bypassing traditional criminal due process. There have already been three lethal strikes in September against Venezuelan boats suspected of fentanyl smuggling, killing at least 11. The White House described the actions as self-defence against an "armed attack" through drug trafficking. These moves overstep the presidential war powers, equating economic crimes with acts of war, possibly breaching international law. This could be executive overreach according to critics, while supporters called it decisive leadership against cartels. But the US has been here many times. The so-called war on drugs is more than half a century old now. Most of it failed, to the extent that even some law enforcement officials have called for legalising drugs. Below is that story. America's long history of militarised drug policy: How Nixon started it all by creating the DEA and making marijuana illegal The drug epidemic in the US is not new. Cartel violence, mostly in the drug-producing countries in the Americas, has been going on for over 40 years. The War on Drugs officially began in 1971 under President Richard Nixon, who famously called drug abuse "public enemy number one" in a national address. The focus shifted from treating drug addiction to law enforcement and the interdiction of drugs. It was Nixon who created the powerful Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He also enacted the Controlled Substances Act. At the height of the counterculture movement, this law categorised marijuana and other drugs as 'highly dangerous with no medical use.' Most funding went to enforcement. But despite all this, youth drug use spiked in the 1970s. Heroin addiction spread among Vietnam War veterans. A Nixon aide later admitted that the policy basically targeted anti-war activists and Black communities under the guise of fighting addiction. Also read: Trump signs order for use of military force against drug cartels abroad: Report Ford and Carter tried moderating policy: Efforts to decriminalise marijuana possession The next presidents, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, tried to moderate drug war policies. In 1977, Carter attempted to decriminalise marijuana possession while stressing treatment for addicts. But they had to reverse course due to political opposition and increasing drug use, including cocaine, in the late 1970s. By 1979, Carter hardened his anti-drug stance, returning to strict enforcement. Mass incarceration of people on drug charges began during Carter’s presidency. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-says-drug-cartel-behind-longstanding-problem-of-illegal-fishing-in-gulf-of-mexico-world-news-779660/embed Ronald Reagan's militarised anti-drug war failed too Republican President Ronald Reagan gave more teeth to the War on Drugs by passing the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986. The law imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences, particularly for crack cocaine offences. More people were imprisoned, disproportionately Blacks and Latinos. The Reagan administration also launched a propaganda campaign, "Just Say No", to spread anti-drug awareness. Aggressive policing tactics and increased military involvement in drug interdiction were seen during this period. Despite all this, drug availability and purity continued to rise. The policies failed to reduce drug supply or violence, either in the US or in origin countries. In fact, it was during the Reagan administration that drug cartels like Medellín expanded, as US demand grew. Also read: This drug syndicate controls an entire state in Mexico! All about Sinaloa Cartel George H.W. Bush expanded the militarisation of drug enforcement, while Clinton enacted tougher laws George H.W. Bush created the Office of National Drug Control Policy and gave more aid to the military in Latin America to combat drug trafficking locally. Seizures of drugs grew. But cocaine and heroin prices fell, leading to an abundance in supply. During this period, drug-related homicides reached record highs, and demand remained strong. Bill Clinton, even while advocating treatment, enacted tougher crime laws. Under his presidency, more drug arrests were made, with federal drug prisoners tripling by 2000. Again, Black Americans were disproportionately targeted. Overdose deaths increased even as cartels adapted by moving into synthetic, 'party' drugs. Also read: 'F-35 vs Drug Cartels': Why America’s most advanced jet is entering a 'Narco War' Bush spent billions on military aid, but overdose deaths doubled George W. Bush expanded the drug war globally with Plan Colombia. This involved billions of dollars of US investment in military aid and aerial eradication of drug plantations in Colombia, the main supply nation at the time. The actions of enforcement agencies displaced millions. Drug-related cartel violence intensified. Despite eradication efforts, coca production increased by 2007. Meanwhile, US overdose deaths doubled, and incarceration peaked. Also read: 5 banks caught moving cartel cash and how they got away Obama's humane approach didn’t help either Barack Obama reduced drug sentencing disparities, commuting some nonviolent offenders’ sentences while stressing treatment. But heroin overdoses quadrupled, and a new entrant emerged: fentanyl. Marijuana arrests remained high at the federal level, even as some states started legalising it. Trump began his drug war during his first term Donald Trump’s first term saw the declaration of the ‘opioid crisis’ as a public health emergency. His focus, however, was mostly on the border, even proposing a "beautiful wall" to block cartels. But by the end of his first tenure in 2021, overdose deaths breached 100,000 annually, driven largely by fentanyl from Mexican cartels. Despite high levels of drug arrests, trafficking continued unabated. Also read: 'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED Biden's drug policies were forgettable, as fentanyl deaths peaked Joe Biden only made incremental changes to drug policies, mostly on the moderate side, such as pardoning simple marijuana possession. Under his term, cannabis was reclassified to a lower Schedule III status. Biden, whose son Hunter has struggled with addiction, increased treatment funding. Exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and mental health issues, the fentanyl crisis worsened during Biden's term. Fentanyl overdose deaths peaked at 110,000 in 2023, even as cartel violence in Mexico surged with over 30,000 homicides recorded per year. How the War on Drugs cost a trillion dollars for the US Estimates show the War on Drugs has cost the US more than $1 trillion over five decades, without reducing drug use or availability. Drugs remain easily available, with prices falling by 80 per cent for cocaine and heroin since the 1980s. Drug-related crimes and violence escalated globally, with Mexico alone reporting 400,000 deaths in its drug war since 2006. The United Nations and the Global Commission on Drug Policy condemned the War on Drugs as a failure. They advocate decriminalisation and public health-centred approaches. Here is the secret why Trump’s war on drugs will fail too The issue is simple: demand remains high, and suppliers will meet that demand, as long as the underlying causes of drug use and addiction are not addressed. Trump’s "armed conflict" could lead to more militarisation of drug policy. But the core issue is that the US demand accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cartel revenue from fentanyl and heroin. Military strikes have only temporarily disrupted trafficking routes. In fact, at such times, drug prices rise as supply becomes scarce, leading to greater profits for cartels, which fuels even more cartel violence. This is a vicious circle, making enforcement-focused strategies fail. Drug addiction and overdose deaths in the US have not been adequately addressed. Only 10 per cent of the US drug budget is allocated to treatment. Trump’s approach, like those before him, risks perpetuating a costly, ineffective cycle of prohibition, not halting drug abuse and cartel violence.

Trump declared armed conflict on drug cartels, echoing decades of failed US drug war policies that led to deaths, incarcerations and violence. Despite spending $1 trillion, drug use, overdoses, and cartel violence continue to rise. It's déjà vu time.

WAR ON DRUGS: Trump declares 'armed conflict' on cartels. Past presidents failed, and he will too, because...

US President Donald Trump continued his tariff onslaught on the world, announcing tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1. The US President, who has adopted a protectionist economic policy ever since he became the president of the world's largest economy for the second time, said firms building manufacturing plants in America might be exempt from the crippling tariff.<h2>Here's how India would&nbsp;be impacted by the decision.</h2>The United States is the biggest export market for the Indian pharmaceutical industry. India exported pharmaceutical products worth $8.7 billion (Rs 77,231 crore) in 2024. In the first half of this year, India exported $3.7 billion worth of pharma imports to the Donald Trump-led country.&nbsp;However, analysts said Indian companies might not be impacted to a great extent because they export to the US generic drugs, not patented or branded products. Companies like Sun Pharma, Biocon, and Aurobindo might be negatively impacted as they sell branded drugs in the US market.&nbsp;Analyst Nuvama said that three companies have exposure to the market affected by Donald Trump's tariffs. Sun Pharma (innovative medicines division $1.1 billion in FY25), Biocon (branded biosimilars less than $450 million in FY25), and Aurobindo (branded oncology drugs $100 million revenue in FY25) have exposure, reported Business Standard.&nbsp;In the morning trade, in reaction to Donald Trump's tariff, Sun Pharma's stock was down 1.8 per cent, Biocon fell 2.56 per cent, and Aurobindo dropped almost 1 per cent.&nbsp;Jubilant Pharmova&nbsp;may have a positive impact as it has contracted development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO). Alken is also setting up a CDMO. The demand for the products of these companies might improve due to the tariff.&nbsp;Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance's Sudarshan Jain says it may not impact Indian exporters because Trump's order does not apply to generic medicines.&nbsp;Nirali Shah and Udit Gupta of Ashika Institutional Research, however, said the uncertainty&nbsp;might impact Indian exports later. They said that the next flashpoint could be the policy spillover into specialty or complex generic drugs.&nbsp;Large foreign companies like AstraZeneca, J&amp;J, Eli Lilly, Roche, Novartis, Sanofi, and AbbVie have announced capex plans to avoid tariffs.&nbsp;US-based CDMOs will benefit from the tariff order.&nbsp;The latest decision came as job creation in the US has shown limited growth. With the AI revolution, the job market is expected to be even tougher.

Donald Trump's tariffs on pharma imports: The United States is the biggest export market for the Indian pharmaceutical industry. India exported pharmaceutical products worth $8.7 billion last year. However, analysts say tariffs may have a limited impact on Indian companies.

US President Donald Trump continued his tariff onslaught on the world, announcing tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1. The US President, who has adopted a protectionist economic policy ever since he became the president of the world's largest economy for the second time, said firms building manufacturing plants in America might be exempt from the crippling tariff. Here's how India would be impacted by the decision. The United States is the biggest export market for the Indian pharmaceutical industry. India exported pharmaceutical products worth $8.7 billion (Rs 77,231 crore) in 2024. In the first half of this year, India exported $3.7 billion worth of pharma imports to the Donald Trump-led country. However, analysts said Indian companies might not be impacted to a great extent because they export to the US generic drugs, not patented or branded products. Companies like Sun Pharma, Biocon, and Aurobindo might be negatively impacted as they sell branded drugs in the US market. Analyst Nuvama said that three companies have exposure to the market affected by Donald Trump's tariffs. Sun Pharma (innovative medicines division $1.1 billion in FY25), Biocon (branded biosimilars less than $450 million in FY25), and Aurobindo (branded oncology drugs $100 million revenue in FY25) have exposure, reported Business Standard. In the morning trade, in reaction to Donald Trump's tariff, Sun Pharma's stock was down 1.8 per cent, Biocon fell 2.56 per cent, and Aurobindo dropped almost 1 per cent. Jubilant Pharmova may have a positive impact as it has contracted development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO). Alken is also setting up a CDMO. The demand for the products of these companies might improve due to the tariff. Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance's Sudarshan Jain says it may not impact Indian exporters because Trump's order does not apply to generic medicines. Nirali Shah and Udit Gupta of Ashika Institutional Research, however, said the uncertainty might impact Indian exports later. They said that the next flashpoint could be the policy spillover into specialty or complex generic drugs. Large foreign companies like AstraZeneca, J&J, Eli Lilly, Roche, Novartis, Sanofi, and AbbVie have announced capex plans to avoid tariffs. US-based CDMOs will benefit from the tariff order. The latest decision came as job creation in the US has shown limited growth. With the AI revolution, the job market is expected to be even tougher.

Donald Trump's tariffs on pharma imports: The United States is the biggest export market for the Indian pharmaceutical industry. India exported pharmaceutical products worth $8.7 billion last year. However, analysts say tariffs may have a limited impact on Indian companies.

How will Trump's pharma tariff impact Indian firms? CDMO-based companies to benefit

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA has announced approval of leucovorin calcium tablets as a treatment for the symptoms of autism. The announcement comes a day after President Donald Trump advised against using Tylenol and claimed its usage during pregnancy caused autism in newborn babies. The FDA has already issued a letter to physicians to alert them and minimise recommending Tylenol. The new drug, leucovorin, is currently used in the treatment of side effects caused by chemotherapy drugs as per FDA approval. It is also used in treating megaloblastic anaemia and can be taken in tablet form, by injection or intravenously.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-links-tylenol-to-autism-asks-pregnant-woman-not-to-take-tylenol-1758619314053/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-links-tylenol-to-autism-asks-pregnant-woman-not-to-take-tylenol-1758619314053/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What is Leucovorin - new drug approved by FDA for autism</h2>&nbsp;Leucovorin or folinic acid is a form of Vitamin B9 which is also known as folate. It has been approved by FDA - based on studies from 2009 to 2024 - to be given to patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) - a neurological condition that affects folate transport to brain.&nbsp;"Individuals with cerebral folate deficiency have been observed to have developmental delays with autistic features (e.g., challenges with social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors), seizures, and problems with movement and coordination," said FDA in its release.&nbsp;Folate helps make body red blood cells and is crucial for cell growth. It is also crucial during early pregnancy in order to lower the risk of birth defects in a newborn baby's brain or spine.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-pregnant-women-to-tough-it-out-without-paracetamol-claims-amish-have-no-autism-because-they-lack-tylenol-1758589438052">Trump tells pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ without paracetamol, claims Amish have ‘no autism’ because they lack Tylenol</a>&nbsp;<h2>How lack of folate causes autism and how leucovorin treat it?</h2>&nbsp;In some cases, people have antibodies that restrict the transportation of folate to the brain which can affect health in various ways. Regarding the people with autism, these antibodies have been found in up to 75 percent of people, as per a report by The New York Times.&nbsp;According to FDA release, leucovorin - based on a study of 80 people where 40 were given a placebo - there was substantial improvement in deficiency syndrome. Symptoms of cerebral folate deficiency include speech difficulties, intellectual disabilities and, in some cases, seizures, and start getting visible in children around age of 2.&nbsp;Leucovorin helps bypass some of the issues that may block the transportation of folate to the brain and hence help in improving the symptoms caused by the lack of it.

The FDA has already issued a letter to physicians to alert them and minimise recommending tylenol. The new drug, leucovorin, is currently used in the treatment of side effects caused by chemotherapy drugs as per FDA approval.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA has announced approval of leucovorin calcium tablets as a treatment for the symptoms of autism. The announcement comes a day after President Donald Trump advised against using Tylenol and claimed its usage during pregnancy caused autism in newborn babies. The FDA has already issued a letter to physicians to alert them and minimise recommending Tylenol. The new drug, leucovorin, is currently used in the treatment of side effects caused by chemotherapy drugs as per FDA approval. It is also used in treating megaloblastic anaemia and can be taken in tablet form, by injection or intravenously. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-links-tylenol-to-autism-asks-pregnant-woman-not-to-take-tylenol-1758619314053/embed What is Leucovorin - new drug approved by FDA for autism Leucovorin or folinic acid is a form of Vitamin B9 which is also known as folate. It has been approved by FDA - based on studies from 2009 to 2024 - to be given to patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) - a neurological condition that affects folate transport to brain. "Individuals with cerebral folate deficiency have been observed to have developmental delays with autistic features (e.g., challenges with social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors), seizures, and problems with movement and coordination," said FDA in its release. Folate helps make body red blood cells and is crucial for cell growth. It is also crucial during early pregnancy in order to lower the risk of birth defects in a newborn baby's brain or spine. Also read: Trump tells pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ without paracetamol, claims Amish have ‘no autism’ because they lack Tylenol How lack of folate causes autism and how leucovorin treat it? In some cases, people have antibodies that restrict the transportation of folate to the brain which can affect health in various ways. Regarding the people with autism, these antibodies have been found in up to 75 percent of people, as per a report by The New York Times. According to FDA release, leucovorin - based on a study of 80 people where 40 were given a placebo - there was substantial improvement in deficiency syndrome. Symptoms of cerebral folate deficiency include speech difficulties, intellectual disabilities and, in some cases, seizures, and start getting visible in children around age of 2. Leucovorin helps bypass some of the issues that may block the transportation of folate to the brain and hence help in improving the symptoms caused by the lack of it.

The FDA has already issued a letter to physicians to alert them and minimise recommending tylenol. The new drug, leucovorin, is currently used in the treatment of side effects caused by chemotherapy drugs as per FDA approval.

What is leucovorin? New drug approved by FDA to treat symptoms of autism after Trump's warning against tylenol

United States presidential nominee Donald Trump insinuated that his rival Hillary Clinton was on drugs during the second head-to-head&nbsp;debate last Sunday.

Trump called for drug-testing ahead of the final television debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday, saying: &quot;Athletes, they make them take a drug test. I think we should take a drug test prior to the debate. Why don&#39;t we do that?&quot;

Making his latest attack on Clinton, the 70-year-old Republican nominee during a rally in New Hampshire said: &quot;At the beginning of her last debate, she was all pumped up at the beginning. At the end, it was like, &#39;Take me down,&#39; she could barely reach her car.&quot;

These comments mark the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;in a litany of unsubstantiated personal attacks against Clinton. Days after Clinton was down with a bout of pneumonia, Trump had&nbsp;questioned if his rival was medically fit to be the next president of the US.

The US billionaire also felt that the election has been &quot;rigged&quot; by the &quot;corrupt media&quot; to favour his rival. He also attacked the &quot;global elite&quot; of trying its best to beat him.

&quot;The election is being rigged by corrupt media pushing completely false allegations and outright lies in an effort to elect her president,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

Trump has been under increasing pressure after ten women accused him of molesting them. &quot;Nothing ever happened with any of these women. Totally made up nonsense to steal the election. Nobody has more respect for women than me!&quot; he responded on Twitter.

Trump was also heard making derogatory comments about Arianne Zucker during a 2005 shoot. He later apologised for his sexist comments.

But the recent scandals have hardly put a dent in his support. An ABC News/Washington Post poll out Sunday shows Clinton leading&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;47-43&nbsp;percent among likely voters, which is&nbsp;a small change from 46-44 in a survey taken ahead of the first presidential debate.

(WION with inputs from Reuters)

The US presidential candidate also blamed 'corrupt media' for pulling out all stops to help his rival win

United States presidential nominee Donald Trump insinuated that his rival Hillary Clinton was on drugs during the second head-to-head debate last Sunday. Trump called for drug-testing ahead of the final television debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday, saying: "Athletes, they make them take a drug test. I think we should take a drug test prior to the debate. Why don't we do that?" Making his latest attack on Clinton, the 70-year-old Republican nominee during a rally in New Hampshire said: "At the beginning of her last debate, she was all pumped up at the beginning. At the end, it was like, 'Take me down,' she could barely reach her car." These comments mark the latest in a litany of unsubstantiated personal attacks against Clinton. Days after Clinton was down with a bout of pneumonia, Trump had questioned if his rival was medically fit to be the next president of the US. The US billionaire also felt that the election has been "rigged" by the "corrupt media" to favour his rival. He also attacked the "global elite" of trying its best to beat him. "The election is being rigged by corrupt media pushing completely false allegations and outright lies in an effort to elect her president," he said. Trump has been under increasing pressure after ten women accused him of molesting them. "Nothing ever happened with any of these women. Totally made up nonsense to steal the election. Nobody has more respect for women than me!" he responded on Twitter. Trump was also heard making derogatory comments about Arianne Zucker during a 2005 shoot. He later apologised for his sexist comments. But the recent scandals have hardly put a dent in his support. An ABC News/Washington Post poll out Sunday shows Clinton leading Trump 47-43 percent among likely voters, which is a small change from 46-44 in a survey taken ahead of the first presidential debate. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

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