Study Disproves Link Between Acetaminophen and Disorders

Study disproves link between acetaminophen and disorders

New research finds no association between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.

Study: Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Not Tied to Autism, ADHD

February 13, 2026 Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), also known as paracetamol, does not increase the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability in children when used as directed, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health.1 These findings contradict recent unfounded as…