TikTok Flooded With Misinformation After FDA Linked Painkiller With Autism
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a new study finds. The proposed FDA label change in 2025 focused on the claim that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be tied to heightened risks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in babies.
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