Decades of research shows that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is safe for infants and children when used as recommended and under a pediatrician’s guidance. Pediatricians advise ...

In September 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Tylenol, a widely used pain reliever, was linked to an increased risk of autism and urged pregnant women to avoid taking the drug.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against the makers of Tylenol on Oct. 28, claiming they engaged in deceptive marketing to pregnant mothers and failed to warn consumers about the risks of ...

Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven. But hundreds of Americans accidentally overdose on the drug each year, suffering liver damage that can require a transplant or even be fatal. By Rebecca ...