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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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