The common pain reliever is safe when used as directed, research shows. But scientists remain puzzled by one aspect: how it ...

On Sept. 22, President Donald Trump pushed an unproven link between Tylenol and an increase in autism in children, and he issued an urgent warning to expectant mothers not to take the medication. What ...

Acetaminophen has been available since the 1950s and in everyone’s medicine cabinet for so long that some of us treat it as a part of a food group. Now, surprisingly, it’s in the news. Much has ...

Painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prescription opioids work in different ways and can have side effects. Here's ...

You’re unlikely to open a medicine cabinet in the U.S. without seeing a bottle of Tylenol, the brand name of a pain reliever and fever reducer also sold generically as acetaminophen. A health care ...

Acetaminophen-induced liver injury remains a significant global public health concern due to its potential to cause acute liver failure and mortality in severe cases. The hepatotoxic effects of APAP ...

Most households have a stash of painkillers tucked away for surprise headaches or stubborn cramps. But some may not realize that all painkillers are not created equal, and they don’t all treat the ...

There's no causal link between taking acetaminophen and autism in an offspring, yet some studies point to a correlation. What does that mean? And who should parents listen to?

The work of epidemiologist Ann Bauer and her co-authors was cited by President Trump in remarks linking Tylenol or ...

Bilinski is an assistant professor of health services, policy, and practice and biostatistics at Brown University. McDaniel is a family medicine physician with a focus on obstetrics. On Monday, ...