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Prenatal Acetaminophen Raises Autism, ADHD Risks.

In 2025, Diddier Prada and a team from Mount Sinai analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants worldwide, using a strict method to review links between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental issues like autism and ADHD. Acetaminophen is used by over 50% of pregnant women globally for pain or fever.

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Nutrient Shortfalls Worsen ADHD Symptoms

In 2025, Rachel V. Gow and team from the University of Roehampton studied 57 UK individuals (47 children, 10 adults) with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions like autism. They measured blood levels of key nutrients (omega-3s, zinc, magnesium, B-vitamins, vitamin D) and correlated these with ADHD symptom severity using the Conners Parent Rating Scale.

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