Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

A federal appeals court has reinstated multiple lawsuits claiming acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. The decision reverses a lower court's dismissal, which had relied on questions about the scientific reliability of the evidence. This ruling allows plaintiffs to proceed with their legal claims, reigniting debate about medication safety during pregnancy and the need for further epidemiological research.

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