56 h. ago Paracetamol DOESN'T raise autism risk, biggest review to date finds, after Trump's health chiefs link everyday painkiller to surge in cases

There is no convincing link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD , an in-depth review has found.

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60 h. ago Major study sheds light on 'link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD'

Donald Trump previously claimed Tylenol - known as paracetamol in the UK - was a potential cause of autism

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63 h. ago New review 'confirms what experts say' about paracetamol and ADHD

An in-depth report has looked at 40 studies into paracetamol use, ADHD and autism

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69 h. ago No link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, review finds

Wide-ranging review finds no convincing connection after Trump said women should ‘fight like hell’ to avoid painkillerA wide-ranging review into paracetamol use by pregnant women has found no convincing link between the common painkiller and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD.Publication of the work was fast-tracked to provide prospective mothers and their doctors with reliable information after the Trump administration urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol – claiming it was contributing to rising rates of autism. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’

US President Donald Trump said in September there has been a ‘meteoric rise’ in cases of autism.

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3 d. ago 'Emotional devastation' as thousands of Scots children wait years for autism and ADHD assessments

As of September at least 28,487 children were on Scottish NHS waiting lists desperately seeking preliminary investigations for autism and ADHD.

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5 d. ago First atlas of developing brain could provide crucial insights into ADHD

Researchers charted the development of brain cells from embryo to adulthood

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9 d. ago Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD and autism advocates after dismissing neurodivergent labels as ‘nonsense’

The Oscar-winning actor, who believes he may be neurodivergent himself, claims society is overusing medical labels to describe normal aspects of human behaviour

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2 w. ago Christine McGuinness 'can't control what she says' as she reflects on ADHD diagnosis

Christine McGuinness has expressed how she struggles to 'control' what she says as she battles with her ADHD and autism diagnoses and the impact they have on her life

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2 w. ago Christine McGuinness opens up about ADHD diagnosis as she ‘can’t regulate nervous system or control what she says’

CHRISTINE McGuinness has opened up about her ADHD battle while admitting that she 'can't control' what she says. Back in 2022, Christine revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD just months after learning she has autism. On Saturday, Christine got candid about her ADHD battle and the medications she takes. She also spoke about how...

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3 w. ago Schools should stop giving neurodiverse pupils extra time in exams, says neurologist: 'It's setting them up to fail'

Extra time in exams is 'not healthy' for students with neurological and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism, a leading neurologist has argued.

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4 w. ago Scientists assessed 267,000 children with developmental conditions. Here’s what they found

The study highlights the need for early intervention and support for children living with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions

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