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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.

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·October 11, 2017·5 min read

Fever in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

Fever suffered during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to facial deformities and heart defects in the fetus, a new study reveals.

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·June 22, 2017·5 min read

Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Can Inhibit Masculinity

A new study reports paracetamol (acetaminophen) could damage the development of male behaviors in offspring if taken while a female is pregnant.

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·June 13, 2017·4 min read

Autism Linked to Fever During Pregnancy

Researchers discover a slightly increased risk of children developing autism if the mother had a fever during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, researchers found no cases of ASD in children of mothers who took ibuprofen to help manage the fever, a new study reports.