Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds

"New Study Debunks Trump's Claim: Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism Risk. Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting that taking Tylenol during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of autism in children. However, a groundbreaking new study from Denmark has found no such link, contradicting the Trump administration's claims. The study, published Monday, analyzed data from millions of pregnancies and concluded that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not pose a risk to fetal development. The Trump administration's unfounded claims have already led to a concerning drop in pregnant people taking the pain reliever, highlighting the importance of relying on scientific evidence rather than speculation."

Trump has pushed unfounded claims of Tylenol use in pregnancy being tied to a ‘very increased risk of autism’Taking acetaminophen – known in the US by the brand name Tylenol – during pregnancy has no effect on later autism diagnoses, according to a sweeping new study from Denmark published Monday.The Trump administration has targeted Tylenol use in pregnancy as a major cause of autism in children, which appears to have led to a drop in pregnant people taking the pain reliever. Continue reading...