28 h. ago Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts

Comments by US President Donald Trump were criticised by autism campaigners and scientists in the UK and around the world.

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31 h. ago 'Superstitious' Donald Trump wrong about Covid, aspirin and now autism too

A major review of dozens of scientific studies concludes taking paracetamol during pregnancy is not linked with autism

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37 h. ago Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does NOT increase autism risk, new gold

Paracetamol should remain the go-to painkiller for pregnant women, a major scientific review has ruled, after claims it could raise the risk of autism sparked global controversy.

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38 h. ago Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study

Researchers warned avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers to risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage or congenital defects.

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38 h. ago Scientists' verdict on paracetamol use in pregnancy should 'bring matter to a close'

Experts have stressed that paracetamol is safe to use in pregnancy

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38 h. ago Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does NOT increase risk of autism or ADHD, huge study finds

PARACETAMOL during pregnancy does not raise the baby’s risk of autism, ADHD or learning disabilities, a gold standard study has ruled. Experts say it rubbishes President Donald Trump’s “don’t take it” warning that spooked mums-to-be last year. He claimed studies had linked the painkiller to autism but that research is accused of being biased and...

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48 h. ago Everyday foods including cream cheese and wholemeal pasta linked to increased autism risk, startling new study reveals

A preference for wholemeal pasta or cream cheese could increase the risk of autism by subtly influencing the immune system, a controversial new study has suggested.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold hits new record, Barclays shares under pressure

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold in demand, British Land CEO to step down

Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

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