Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy 'Does Not Increase Autism, ADHD Risk' – New Study

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disability among children, according to a new analysis published today.

The new research was conducted after US president Donald Trump claimed back in September 2025 that taking paracetamol – or acetaminophen, as it’s known in America – in pregnancy is linked to rising autism rates. At the time, several experts refuted the claims. 

Researchers of...