Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk

Image credit: Natalia Lavrinenko via Pixabay. Article by Mount Sinai Health System Press Office. Neuroscience News – August 18, 2025.Research article: BMC Environmental Health.

Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection. While the evidence does not prove causation, it highlights biological mechanisms such as […]

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