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Study finds no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD.
Summary
A new study reported that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy was not associated with higher risk of autism, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities in children.
Content
A new study reports that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy was not linked to higher rates of autism, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities in children. The finding is being discussed because public health officials previously raised concerns about a possible connection. The report was covered by CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder.
Key findings:
- The study found no association between recommended Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities in children.
- The finding contrasts with earlier concerns raised by public health officials during the Trump administration.
- The coverage of the study was provided by CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder.
Summary:
The study's findings lessened a previously suggested link between prenatal Tylenol use and certain neurodevelopmental diagnoses. The report places this result in the context of earlier public health concerns. Undetermined at this time.
