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Trump Links Prenatal Paracetamol to Autism Risk Amid Rising Diagnoses

9/22/2025

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President Trump will announce link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism after federal review.
Studies link prenatal paracetamol exposure to higher autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rates, including a 100,000+ participant study.
Experts urge further investigation and caution; avoid sudden discontinuation without medical advice.
UK ADHD prescriptions have surged among women; US autism diagnoses have risen, fueling debates.

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President Trump will announce link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism after federal review.
Studies link prenatal paracetamol exposure to higher autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rates, including a 100,000+ participant study.
Experts urge further investigation and caution; avoid sudden discontinuation without medical advice.
UK ADHD prescriptions have surged among women; US autism diagnoses have risen, fueling debates.