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Research Links Prenatal Acetaminophen Use to Autism and ADHD Risks

A comprehensive review using the Navigation Guide methodology indicates that prenatal acetaminophen use is likely associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD in children, supported by consistent findings across multiple high-quality studies, though some sibling-controlled studies show null results possibly due to methodological limitations. Caution is advised for pregnant women regarding acetaminophen consumption to protect fetal neurodevelopment.

5 months ago•Source: BioMed Central

Prenatal Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Cancer Risk in Rats

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74.405 min•7 months ago

Prenatal Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Cancer Risk in Rats

A long-term study on Sprague–Dawley rats found that exposure to glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides at levels similar to EU safety limits increased the incidence of multiple benign and malignant tumors, including leukemia, skin, liver, thyroid, and nerve tumors, supporting the classification of glyphosate as a probable carcinogen based on experimental evidence.

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