Recent studies confirm that taking Tylenol (known as paracetamol in Australia) during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children, supporting claims first raised by former President Donald Trump.
Research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with higher risks of both autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Johns Hopkins University reported that babies with the highest levels of acetaminophen in their cord blood were nearly three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism.
Additional studies from Columbia University and Mount Sinai echoed these findings, with Mount Sinai stating the evidence is strong enough to justify warnings for expectant mothers.
In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to update the labeling of Tylenol and provide guidance to doctors, citing compelling research.
Experts emphasize that careful use of acetaminophen/paracetamol during pregnancy is critical, highlighting a potential contributor to neurodevelopmental disorders that has largely gone unaddressed for decades.
Sources: TNND, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Mount Sinai, Columbia University.
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