New Research Debunks Trump and RFK Jr.'s Claims Linking Tylenol to Autism
Gizmodo • • health
Key Points:
- A recent European review of 43 high-quality studies found no significant link between maternal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children.
- The research, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women’s Health, suggests that previously reported associations are more likely due to genetic or maternal factors rather than acetaminophen itself.
- This contradicts the Trump administration's 2023 claims and regulatory intentions to warn against acetaminophen use in pregnancy, which were met with skepticism by many experts and health authorities worldwide.
- Acetaminophen remains the only widely recommended painkiller for pregnant women due to the risks associated with alternatives, and
