A review of seven meta-analyses covering more than 3 million participants found that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD in children.

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Is it true that a review of seven meta-analyses covering more than 3 million participants found that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD in children?

Unclear. Two items touch the claim: a medical news article says a new study adds to existing evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not appear to cause autism or ADHD, and a narrative review describes the ongoing international debate over paracetamol and neurodevelopmental disorders. Neither item reports the specific review of seven meta-analyses covering more than 3 million participants, so the claim's precise scope is only partially covered.

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Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Is Unlikely to Cause Autism or ADHD, New Study Reaffirms

2026

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Anderer, S. (2026). Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Is Unlikely to Cause Autism or ADHD, New Study Reaffirms. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.13150

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Paracetamol and Autism: Between Evidence, Controversy, and Information Overload

2025

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Nacional, C. d. I. d. M. d. l. U., Carolina, Z. D., & Juanita, V. Z. (2025). Paracetamol and Autism: Between Evidence, Controversy, and Information Overload. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17246808

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