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·August 18, 2025·5 min read

Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk

A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection.

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·June 10, 2025·3 min read

How Acetaminophen Silences Pain Before It Reaches the Brain

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) doesn’t just work in the brain—it also shuts off pain at its source in the peripheral nerves. The study found that after taking paracetamol, the body produces a compound called AM404 directly in pain-sensing nerve endings.

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·May 17, 2025·4 min read

Tylenol Targets Pain Through Unexpected Endocannabinoid Pathway

A new study reveals that acetaminophen (Tylenol) relieves pain by reducing levels of an endocannabinoid called 2-AG, rather than increasing it as previously thought. This discovery challenges decades-old assumptions about how pain relief works and may open the door to designing safer, more targeted medications.

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·January 16, 2024·6 min read

Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in Kids

Researchers found a connection between the increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, and attention and behavior problems in young children. The research, part of the Illinois Kids Development Study, involved tracking prenatal chemical exposures and assessing the behaviors and traits of children at ages 2, 3, and 4.

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·January 3, 2024·6 min read

Language Delays Linked to Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

A new study reveals a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language delays in early childhood. The research involved continuous monitoring of pregnant women's acetaminophen use and precise language development assessments in their children at ages 2 and 3.

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·October 3, 2021·3 min read

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

A 25-year study identifies a link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, and decreased IQ in children.

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·February 14, 2020·4 min read

Acetaminophen and forgiveness may alleviate emotional and physical pain of exclusion

For those who face social rejection, researchers believe they have found a simple antidote. The study reports combining the over-the-counter pain killer acetaminophen with a dose of forgiveness can help alleviate both the physical and emotional pain of social rejection.

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·October 30, 2019·3 min read

Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism

Report supports earlier studies linking acetaminophen exposure in utero with a higher risk of later diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.

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·September 16, 2019·5 min read

Childhood behavior linked to taking acetaminophen (paracetamol) in pregnancy

Study finds an association between acetaminophen use during mid-to-late pregnancy and increased risk of hyperactivity, attention problems, and other behavioral deficits in young children. Boys appear to be more susceptible to the adverse effects acetaminophen use during pregnancy. However, the negative effects only seem to persist during the early years of life.

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·April 24, 2018·4 min read

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.

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·February 6, 2018·2 min read

Can Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?

A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.

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·January 10, 2018·3 min read

Acetaminophen Used During Pregnancy Associated with Elevated Rate of Language Delay in Girls

Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.