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Large paracetamol study offers reassurance

Written by Gary Finnegan | 9 Dec 2025

A rigorous systematic review of the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy has found that the common painkiller does not increase the risk of specific… read more.

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children

Written by Charlie King | 21 Nov 2025

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in direct response… read more.

Non-prescription pain meds work equally well for men and women after tooth extraction

Written by Charlie King | 17 Nov 2025

Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to a landmark paper on… read more.

Meta-analysis offers reassurance that pregnant women can safely use acetaminophen

Written by Alex Burton | 16 Nov 2025

A rigorous systematic review of the present state of knowledge on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of specific neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism… read more.

Child ADHD risk linked to mother’s use of acetaminophen

Written by Charlie King | 22 Feb 2025

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health. Prior research shows that upward of… read more.

Researcher finds over-the-counter meds a ‘needle in the haystack’ of the larger pain pill epidemic

Written by Charlie King | 6 May 2022

Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, according to a recent West Virginia Universitystudy. Every year, about 50,000 people in the United States are admitted to the… read more.