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Study Links Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy to ADHD Risk

3/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *Nature Mental Health* reveals a troubling connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a heightened risk of ADHD in children. Analyzing blood samples from 307 expectant mothers, researchers discovered that children exposed to the pain reliever were three times more likely to develop ADHD, with daughters facing an alarming six-fold risk. Experts are calling for a critical reassessment of acetaminophen's safety for pregnant women.

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A groundbreaking study in *Nature Mental Health* reveals a troubling connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a heightened risk of ADHD in children. Analyzing blood samples from 307 expectant mothers, researchers discovered that children exposed to the pain reliever were three times more likely to develop ADHD, with daughters facing an alarming six-fold risk. Experts are calling for a critical reassessment of acetaminophen's safety for pregnant women.