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          FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain
          ·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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          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·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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          ·July 1, 2016·5 min read

          Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Autism Spectrum Symptoms in Offspring

          A common pain killer has been linked to an increased risk of ASD and ADHD in children exposed to the drug while the mother was pregnant.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·May 10, 2016·5 min read

          Popular Painkiller Reduces Feelings of Empathy

          A new study reports acetaminophen may reduce feelings of empathy as well as pain.
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