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Study Links Prenatal Acetaminophen to Increased ADHD Risk

2/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Nature Mental Health reveals alarming findings: children, particularly girls, whose mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy, are at a staggering 6.16 times greater risk of developing ADHD by age 10. Analyzing plasma biomarkers from 307 mother-child pairs, the research uncovers serious neurodevelopmental implications that could shape future health discussions.

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A groundbreaking study in Nature Mental Health reveals alarming findings: children, particularly girls, whose mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy, are at a staggering 6.16 times greater risk of developing ADHD by age 10. Analyzing plasma biomarkers from 307 mother-child pairs, the research uncovers serious neurodevelopmental implications that could shape future health discussions.