The hidden health risks of your favourite painkiller

Last year, the NHS prescribed paracetamol over 15 million times and the average person takes 70 a year. But while the ...

Warning to anyone who takes paracetamol regularly

Prof Dear emphasised that doctors and patients should "together consider the risks versus the benefits", particularly where ...

Does taking paracetamol during pregnancy really cause autism in baby?

Claims that paracetamol use during pregnancy is linked to the development of autism has stirred confusion among the public ...

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

US president Donald Trump has claimed that paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) use in pregnancy is linked to autism in ...

Experts say it is safe to use paracetamol during pregnancy and Trump's autism declaration is 'baseless'

Donald Trump's advice that pregnant women should limit the use of paracetamol in pregnancy has been criticised as "baseless". So what does it mean for you?

What America's changes on paracetamol and vaccines might mean for New Zealand

Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research.

Exactly who should not take paracetamol - it may be risky for 5 groups

However, it is important to note that paracetamol is not suitable for everyone. The NHS advises that several key groups of ...
The BMJ

Paracetamol and pregnancy: the real story is a lack of funding for women’s health research

Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials, leaving an evidence gap and enabling unsubstantiated claims, write Caroline Dale and colleagues On 22 September, US president Donald Trump, ...