Parents of children with autism are increasingly turning to a controversial stem cell treatment that has gained support from US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Clinics across the United States are charging families tens of thousands of dollars for this therapy, administered to children as young as 18 months old.
Investigation reveals connections to RFK Jr
The Guardian’s chief reporter Ed Pilkington spent months investigating the providers of these stem cell treatments and their ties to Kennedy. The findings raise serious concerns about the safety and efficacy of the procedures, which lack rigorous scientific validation.
Scientific community sounds alarm
Experts fear that the Food and Drug Administration may be relaxing its strict regulations on stem cell therapies for autism. “Autistic kids are being experimented on,” one researcher warned, highlighting the booming market for unproven infusions. The investigation underscores the risks of unregulated treatments and the influence of political figures on medical policy.
