Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 23 Sep 2025,Tuesday International
Former US President Donald Trump claimed that using paracetamol during pregnancy may raise the risk of autism in children. Experts, however, say there is no strong evidence to support this. Studies showing a link cannot prove causation, as genetics, environment, or illness could be factors. A large Swedish study of 2.5 million children found no real connection when comparing siblings. UK health authorities continue to recommend paracetamol as the safest painkiller during pregnancy. Doctors warn avoiding it could harm both mother and baby. Experts also caution that blaming parents adds stigma and misleads families. (PC: Sky News)
