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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2025 · 6 MIN

Prenatal paracetamol use linked to ADHD & Autism: What does the evidence show?

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Paracetamol is the world's most popular painkiller, but new research suggests a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD & autism in children. To discuss what this means for expectant mothers, Anton is joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital.

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Paracetamol is the world's most popular painkiller, but new research suggests a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD & autism in children. To discuss what this means for expectant mothers, Anton is joined by Professor Shane...

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