US President Trump Sparks Panic Among Pregnant Women with False Autism Link Claim - Study Debunks Concerns
A high-profile study has put an end to the speculation surrounding paracetamol's alleged link to autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability. A comprehensive review of 43 studies, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health, found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of these conditions.
The study's lead author, Professor Asma Khalil, states that paracetamol remains a safe option for pregnant women when taken as guided. This news comes after US President Donald Trump sparked anxiety among expectant mothers by claiming that paracetamol causes autism. Trump's remarks were met with widespread condemnation from medical organizations and scientists worldwide.
The review of 43 studies analyzed data from over 1 million children, including 262,852 assessed for autism, 335,255 for ADHD, and 406,681 for intellectual disability. The study's findings confirm that there is no association between paracetamol exposure in utero and the development of these conditions.
Experts attribute the previous associations to familial and genetic factors, such as the tendency for autistic traits to run in families. Furthermore, underlying health conditions prompting regular paracetamol use during pregnancy may play a more significant role in shaping neurodevelopmental outcomes than the drug itself.
In response to Trump's claims, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting advised women to ignore them, stating that the study's findings provide reassurance that paracetamol is safe to take when pregnant and in pain or suffering from fever. Other experts welcomed the study's results, emphasizing the importance of focusing on making society a better place for disabled individuals rather than pursuing false prevention measures.
The Lancet study serves as a significant validation of the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, providing much-needed reassurance to expectant mothers worldwide.
A high-profile study has put an end to the speculation surrounding paracetamol's alleged link to autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability. A comprehensive review of 43 studies, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health, found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of these conditions.
The study's lead author, Professor Asma Khalil, states that paracetamol remains a safe option for pregnant women when taken as guided. This news comes after US President Donald Trump sparked anxiety among expectant mothers by claiming that paracetamol causes autism. Trump's remarks were met with widespread condemnation from medical organizations and scientists worldwide.
The review of 43 studies analyzed data from over 1 million children, including 262,852 assessed for autism, 335,255 for ADHD, and 406,681 for intellectual disability. The study's findings confirm that there is no association between paracetamol exposure in utero and the development of these conditions.
Experts attribute the previous associations to familial and genetic factors, such as the tendency for autistic traits to run in families. Furthermore, underlying health conditions prompting regular paracetamol use during pregnancy may play a more significant role in shaping neurodevelopmental outcomes than the drug itself.
In response to Trump's claims, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting advised women to ignore them, stating that the study's findings provide reassurance that paracetamol is safe to take when pregnant and in pain or suffering from fever. Other experts welcomed the study's results, emphasizing the importance of focusing on making society a better place for disabled individuals rather than pursuing false prevention measures.
The Lancet study serves as a significant validation of the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, providing much-needed reassurance to expectant mothers worldwide.
I'm like totally shocked that Trump would even suggest paracetamol causes autism, fam! Like, what's next? Saying vaccines are bad for you too? 
No wonder he's so unpopular now. Anyway, it's cool that this study came out to debunk all those claims and give pregnant women some peace of mind. I mean, paracetamol is still a lifesaver when you're feeling sick or in pain. It's about time we focused on making our world a better place for people with disabilities instead of spreading misinformation. 
Let's keep it real, folks! 
. i'm glad there's a study to put this to bed and give pregnant women peace of mind tho 
. 43 studies = a lot of evidence 
. it's crazy how some ppl think they can just tweet whatever and expect everyone to believe it without fact-checking 
. paracetamol has been used for ages, no reason to suspect it's toxic or anything... this is like saying pineapple belongs on pizza 
(just kidding, but still). glad scientists & experts are speaking up tho 
... Can you even believe what Trump said? Like, is he even trying to scare people now? 
Pregnant women need to be worried about so many things already and now this... No thanks 
Anyway, glad some actual science came out and shut him down 
. I mean, paracetamol's been a safe medication for ages, it's not like we didn't know that already 
. And now experts are saying that maybe Trump's comments were more about perpetuating the 'science is wrong' vibe, which is super concerning 
...
. People are worried sick about autism and stuff, and then you hear some crazy claim from the Prez and everyone loses their cool 
. But seriously, the study shows that paracetamol isn't actually linked to autism or any of those other things... it's not that hard to understand 
. And yeah, I guess we can all agree that Trump might need a refresher course on science and fact-checking 
. So now we're telling pregnant women to take paracetamol without worrying, but remember when it was like 'oh no, vaping will give you a brain tumor'? 
. The fact that the study found no link between paracetamol and autism or other conditions is a huge relief 
, but I'm still worried about how many women got scared and might not have taken their meds when they needed to 
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it's amazing how one person can spread panic and worry, but then a study comes out and clears everything up 
. And I'm glad the study came out to debunk those myths, it's a great relief for expectant moms worldwide 
i mean trump said some weird stuff but like the study just proved it was all false lol guess we can still have medicine when were pregnant? so what do you think happens if your kid has autism or adhd anyway?? my friend's cousin is like autistic and shes doing so well with therapy 