No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 16:58
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
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