Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever

Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and fever reducer — during pregnancy, researchers have found.

The study, which has sparked new discussions about the controversial topic, was recently published in the journal Nature Mental Health.  

"Compared with no exposure, detection of acetaminophen in maternal blood during pregnancy was linked with three times the likelihood...