Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds
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Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds
"A comprehensive study from Denmark tracked over 1.5 million children and found that 1.8% of those exposed to acetaminophen in utero were diagnosed with autism, compared to 3% of those not exposed."
"The Trump administration's warnings against Tylenol use during pregnancy have led to a decrease in its consumption among pregnant individuals, despite the lack of evidence linking it to autism."
"Health officials announced that the FDA would initiate a label change for acetaminophen, indicating a potential link to autism, following public caution from Trump regarding its use during pregnancy."
"A 2024 study in Sweden found a marginal link between acetaminophen use and autism that disappeared when sibling data was considered, reinforcing the genetic basis of autism."
A study from Denmark involving over 1.5 million children found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism diagnoses. Among children exposed to Tylenol in utero, 1.8% were diagnosed with autism, compared to 3% of those not exposed. Previous studies suggested a genetic basis for autism, with a 2024 Swedish study showing a marginal link that disappeared when considering siblings. The FDA announced a label change for acetaminophen, warning of a potential autism link, following public statements from the Trump administration advising against its use during pregnancy.
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