Study Debunks Trump's Claims: No Link Between Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Autism

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News18•17-01-2026, 13:39
Study Debunks Trump's Claims: No Link Between Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Autism
- •A new comprehensive review published in The Lancet found no credible evidence linking prenatal paracetamol use to autism or ADHD.
- •The research reassures pregnant women that paracetamol remains safe when taken as guided, refuting controversial claims made by Donald Trump.
- •The study analyzed 43 rigorous studies, covering hundreds of thousands of women, focusing on comparisons between paracetamol users and non-users during pregnancy.
- •Researchers used 'gold-standard' methods, including sibling studies, to dismiss confounding factors like genetics and family environment.
- •Lead author Professor Asma Khalil confirmed no association was found, aiming to alleviate concerns among pregnant women and medical experts.
Why It Matters: New research confirms paracetamol is safe during pregnancy, debunking claims of a link to autism or ADHD.
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