Study Suggests No Link Between Prenatal Tylenol and Risks for Autism, ADHD
Key Takeaways: Sibling-matched data in Hong Kong showed that prenatal acetaminophen exposure did not increase autism or ADHD risk. Negative-control analyses suggested that associations seen in earlier studies may reflect maternal health and family factors, not medication effects. The findings align with prior sibling studies and recent Danish evidence showing no excess autism risk with acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy.
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