A new study shows that mothers who use acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase their child’s risk of developing childhood attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other emotional and behavior issues. This new study was published in JAMA Pediatrics.
If you’re one of the unfortunate people to be sidelined by the flu this year, you’re better off reaching for one of many natural treatments. Researchers in New Zealand have warned that acetaminophen, or Tylenol (called paracetamol in the U.K. and abroad), isn’t very good as soothing flu symptoms.
Acetaminophen is an ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications, but a new study found shows that it neither reduces fever nor decreases pain in flu sufferers.
The pain-relieving ingredient Acetaminophen, also known a Tylenol and Paracetamol, is one of the most popular pain relievers used today. In present day, it and other drugs like it have become relied on for numerous types of mundane pain or chronic pain relief from degenerative diseases.
However, research suggests that this pain-reliever doesn’t always work – with a recent study showcasing its inability to treat lower back pain as well as osteoarthritis in the knee and hip.
