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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.

Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

Written by Charlie King | 28 Aug 2025

Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that these trusted staples… read more.

Paracetamol may not be as safe as perceived in older people, according to a new study

Written by Charlie King | 15 Dec 2024

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased… read more.

Which medications are best for treating acute low back pain?

Written by Charlie King | 24 Feb 2023

Acute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for treating this condition. The analysis,… read more.

Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure, study finds

Written by Charlie King | 12 Feb 2022

Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study suggests. Patients who have a long-term prescription for… read more.