Study Links Popular Painkiller to ADHD, Autism Risk

Paracetamol, a widely used pain reliever like Tylenol, might be linked to a higher chance of children having ADHD or autism, according to some studies.

Researchers looked at lots of people and found that when pregnant women took paracetamol, their children might have a slightly increased risk of these conditions.

While the studies don't prove it directly, the evidence suggests a need for more research.

Doctors recommend that pregnant women use paracetamol only when necessary and at the lowest dose possible.

Paracetamol works by stopping pain and fever signals, but it's important not to take too much, as an overdose can harm the liver and kidneys.