To understand these claims, we need to examine what autism actually is and why diagnoses have increased. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting ...

Local doctors say there is no evidence to link the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy to autism. This follows public claims by US President Donald Trump, who has ...

Paracetamol is one the most commonly taken drug to treat fever and muscle pain. (Image: Canva) US President Donald Trump recently made headlines for his press conference, yet again. Not for his ...

Pregnant women should not be denied appropriate care because of unsubstantiated claims, say three South African associations of medical specialists. Suggestions of a possible link between the use of ...

Paracetamol has hit the headlines after US President Donald Trump linked taking the over counter painkiller during pregnancy with soaring rates of autism and ADHD. The claims have caused outrage ...

The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that there was no conclusive evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, echoing experts who have questioned statements from US health ...

French and European health authorities have commented on a possible link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism, as suggested by US President Donald J. Trump. At a recent White House ...

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Paracetamol is available over-the-counter at virtually every pharmacy and supermarket across the country. The medication is praised for relieving a wide range of aches, pains and flu-like symptoms, ...

The maker of a paracetamol which Donald Trump has warned pregnant women not to take - as he stressed it could cause autism - has rubbished the US President's claims. The world leader said pregnant ...

The Health Ministry has denied claims that childhood vaccinations and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy are causes of autism. Health director-general Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab said the World Health ...