Thursday, March 6, 2014

Acetaminophen During Pregnancy May Increase ADHD Risk

Acetaminophen During Pregnancy May Increase ADHD Risk

New research from the University of California – Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health and the University of Aarhus in Denmark has found that over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen can increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hyperkinetic disorder (a more severe form of ADHD). The results demonstrated that women who took acetaminophen during pregnancy were more likely to have children with ADHD or hyperkinetic disorder.

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