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No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds

Researchers reviewed nine systematic reviews on paracetamol use during pregnancy and found that while some studies suggested links to ADHD or autism, the evidence was of low quality and confounded by shared familial factors. Sibling-controlled analyses showed no causal relationship between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

11 Nov 2025

New discovery reveals crucial link between cholesterol and breast cancer progression

Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) Program Leader Erik Nelson's lab made an important discovery about the relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer progression with crucial implications for breast cancer therapeutics.

11 Nov 2025

Self-guided hypnosis offers safe relief from menopausal hot flashes

Can a simple daily audio hypnosis session help women find relief from one of menopause's most disruptive symptoms – hot flashes – without medication? A new clinical trial led by Baylor University's Gary R. Elkins, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory, suggests it can.

11 Nov 2025

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 linked to progression and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

When researchers look for potential cancer therapy targets, they typically go after protein-coding genes that participate in disease progression. Disrupt them and negate whatever role they play in cancer's development or spread.

11 Nov 2025

Mapping London’s food deserts and nutrition gaps

A study reveals London's food deserts, linking access to healthy food with income, culture, and transportation, highlighting urgent public health challenges.

11 Nov 2025

Study explores lasting effects of maternal diet on food choices

A University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson researcher will explore how maternal diet influences offspring food choices later in life thanks to a National Institutes of Health's New Innovator award, a five-year, $1.5 million "high-risk, high-reward" grant given to early-career scientists advancing ambitious hypotheses with intriguing potential.

11 Nov 2025

Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50

Music therapy significantly improves sleep quality in adults aged 50 and above, showing a moderate-to-large effect compared with control conditions. However, high heterogeneity and methodological weaknesses mean the evidence remains of very low certainty and requires confirmation in larger, standardized trials.

10 Nov 2025

One cup of coffee a day could keep atrial fibrillation from coming back

A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that moderate caffeinated coffee intake after cardioversion significantly lowered the recurrence of atrial fibrillation or flutter compared with abstinence. The findings challenge long-standing advice to avoid coffee in cardiac arrhythmia patients and support its safety at typical consumption levels.

10 Nov 2025

Study provides insights into the obesity–breast cancer link

Obesity and cancer are two major health challenges of our time, yet the link between them remains only partially understood.

10 Nov 2025

One concussion can raise your car crash risk by nearly 50%

Research shows that concussions elevate the risk of motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the weeks following injury, necessitating enhanced safety measures.

10 Nov 2025

Maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in direct response to recent announcements around the safety of using paracetamol in pregnancy.

10 Nov 2025

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications - including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death - within five years of giving birth.

10 Nov 2025

Do dietary supplements really improve muscle health in non-athletes?

Dietary supplements can support muscle health, but their effectiveness varies. This review explores their role in physical activity and age-related muscle loss.

10 Nov 2025

Maternal type 1 diabetes may protect children from developing the disease

Findings suggest maternal T1D exposure leads to protective epigenetic alterations in children, influencing immune response and type 1 diabetes susceptibility.

10 Nov 2025

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Nearly all children and adolescents in five Mediterranean countries consume unhealthy ultra-processed foods daily, according to the DELICIOUS Project. The study links higher intake to obesity, older age, screen time, eating out, and exposure to food advertising.

9 Nov 2025

Why talking to yourself in third person can help you feel better before big moments

Researchers studying over 20,000 daily experiences found that people mostly talk to themselves in the first person, while using third-person, distanced self-talk far less often. Yet when they do, this detached inner voice offers a small but real emotional boost, especially when preparing for upcoming actions or performances.

9 Nov 2025

Drinking orange juice daily may fine-tune genes tied to cardiovascular wellness

Regular orange juice consumption reprograms immune-cell gene activity linked to blood pressure, lipid metabolism, and inflammation in healthy adults. The molecular effects differ by body weight, suggesting BMI-tailored benefits from this everyday beverage.

9 Nov 2025

Women's Health News

No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds

New discovery reveals crucial link between cholesterol and breast cancer progression

Self-guided hypnosis offers safe relief from menopausal hot flashes

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 linked to progression and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

Mapping London’s food deserts and nutrition gaps

Study explores lasting effects of maternal diet on food choices

Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50

One cup of coffee a day could keep atrial fibrillation from coming back

Study provides insights into the obesity–breast cancer link

One concussion can raise your car crash risk by nearly 50%

Maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

Do dietary supplements really improve muscle health in non-athletes?

Maternal type 1 diabetes may protect children from developing the disease

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Why talking to yourself in third person can help you feel better before big moments

Drinking orange juice daily may fine-tune genes tied to cardiovascular wellness

Digital biomarkers revolutionize early diagnosis of endometriosis and pelvic conditions

New molecule offers a promising avenue to treat triple-negative breast cancer

New radioimmunotherapy approach shows potential to cure HER2-positive breast cancer

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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