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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Friday (Sep 26) there is “currently no robust scientific evidence” between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism in children, despite ...

The government has issued new guidelines on the use of paracetamol during pregnancy, reassuring the public that the medicine remains safe when taken as directed. In a press statement released on ...