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New HHS Report Links Prenatal Acetaminophen to Autism Risks

9/8/2025

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will link prenatal acetaminophen use to autism in an upcoming report.
The report will also identify low folate levels as a potential autism risk factor.
Experts warn that current evidence on acetaminophen's link to autism is inconclusive and requires further research.
A 2024 study found no causal relationship between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism.
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased, influenced by broader definitions and enhanced screening methods.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will link prenatal acetaminophen use to autism in an upcoming report.
The report will also identify low folate levels as a potential autism risk factor.
Experts warn that current evidence on acetaminophen's link to autism is inconclusive and requires further research.
A 2024 study found no causal relationship between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism.
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased, influenced by broader definitions and enhanced screening methods.