The most rigorous review so far found that there is no evidence that paracetamol (Tylenol) use in pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.

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Research tracking polypharmacy—people regularly taking five or more medications—found an increase in multiple medicine use ...

More and more women are being diagnosed with ADHD, a condition that was historically identified in children and specifically ...

It has long been assumed that psychostimulants help those with ADHD by acting on the brain’s attention circuitry. However, ...

A trial found an FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD worked no better than placebo, despite strong improvements in ...

Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether ...

A major new scientific review brings reassuring news for expectant parents: using acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism, ADHD, or ...

With fewer adverse effects and many benefits beyond depression treatment, exercise may be a better option than therapy or ...

Flea and tick medicines can stay in pet waste for months, exposing insects that keep soil healthy to harmful chemicals.

Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and ...

"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which ...