After Trump warned about Tylenol and autism, researchers found no link
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A new comprehensive review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health found no evidence linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, contradicting earlier claims made by President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
- The study rigorously analyzed 43 high-quality studies using medical records and controlled for confounding factors, including two large sibling comparison studies, all of which consistently showed no association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Researchers emphasized that acetaminophen remains the recommended first-line treatment for pain and fever during pregnancy, noting that fears caused by previous warnings have led to unnecessary anxiety among expectant mothers.
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