# Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/prenatal-acetaminophen-linked-to-higher-autism-adhd-risk/
- Published: 2025-08-21T09:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

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 […] Click here to view original web page at www.neurosciencenews.com