TYLENOL TANKS IN NEW STUDY

ACETAMINOPHEN, the world’s most popular painkiller — one that has long been thought to be safe for pregnant women — may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — ADHD — in children.

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In a study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, researchers found that the drug, which is also sold under the brand name Tylenol, may not be as safe as thought. The discovery is especially important as acetaminophen is used by more than half of pregnan