The FDA will label leucovorin as a potential autism treatment for speech deficits tied to cerebral folate deficiency. Medicaid expansion would follow. The NIH will start new studies; dosing must be supervised by doctors; larger trials will follow as responses vary.

In New York, Syria's president pressed for a security deal with Israel to ease tensions but refused recognition, citing sovereignty and distrust from Golan raids. He seeks year-end security pacts and rejects the Abraham Accords; Rubio touts sanctions relief.

Trump and RFK Jr. announce an autism research push for Monday after a Sunday tease. RFK Jr. says a Trump White House would be a rare chance to tackle the chronic disease epidemic hitting American children.

CNN notes Trump's coalition is splitting over Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Democrats were united in concern; Disney seeks a course correction.

Scott Jennings on CNN defends Charlie Kirk after Jasmine Crockett called him racist, calling the charge a smear. Obama and AOC repeat the smear, casting Kirk's death as fueling a divisive clash.

A NYU study of 122,000 people over eight years ties mouth bacteria and Candida to pancreatic cancer risk, via microbes carried to the pancreas. P. gingivalis, E. nodatum, P. micra are named; some microbes may protect. Brushing and flossing could cut risk and aid detection.

The Digest, 9/22/2025 @600PM, CDT

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