The health secretary has it out at Donald Trump’s unproven claims that taking paracetamol whilst pregnant is linked to a rise in autism, urging people not to “pay any attention whatsoever” to him. Appearing on Lorraine on Tuesday (23 September), Wes Streeting stressed that there is “no evidence” to back up the US president’s allegations, citing a 2024 study in Sweden involving 2.4million children that did not uphold the theory. “I would just say to people watching, don’t pay any attention whatsoever about what Donald Trump says about medicine, don’t even take my word for it as a politician. Listen to British doctors, British scientists, the NHS.” He said “we have to follow the evidence”, adding he finds it unbelievable children are dying in 2025 from measles and whooping cough, things he thought had been “confined to the history books”.

US president urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over an unproven link to autism, insisting that ‘taking Tylenol is not good’.

The President (pictured, with US health secretary Robert F Kennedy) insisted pregnant women 'have a responsibility' to endure pain instead of taking the drug.

Though medical professionals broadly cite acetaminophen as among the safest painkillers to take during pregnancy, Trump insisted that 'taking Tylenol is not good' for a developing…

They cited the lack of evidence supporting the White House's guidance — and the harms of untreated fevers during pregnancy.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday linked autism to childhood vaccines and also to the use of popular pain medication Tylenol for pregnant women and children, claims…

US leader’s remarks on popular painkiller, known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies.

Dr Hillary Jones has hit out at Donald Trump’s autism claims, branding them as “unsubstantiated theories based on no evidence whatsoever”. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on…

Health Secretary rejects US president’s warning for women to avoid the painkiller as medical experts condemn ‘fearmongering’

We would like to hear from pregnant women and medical professionals about their views on Trump’s comments

‘Don’t pay any attention whatsoever’ to US president’s advice on medication, health secretary urges Britons

The health secretary has it out at Donald Trump’s unproven claims that taking paracetamol whilst pregnant is linked to a rise in autism, urging people not to “pay any attention…

European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing U.S. President Donald Trump who linked it to autism.

The agencies refuted Trump’s claim linking Tylenol in pregnancy to autism, affirming its safety with caution.

Medical experts and regulators say US president should not be questioning established science

Health secretary joins medical experts in urging pregnant women to ignore US president’s remarks

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists called the latest advice on acetaminophen “irresponsible." They weren't alone.

Health regulators and experts stress there is no evidence linking Tylenol (paracetamol) use during pregnancy to autism, rejecting claims by US president Donald Trump. “Our…

Experts have hit back at claims that use of a common painkiller could cause autism in children.

Watch as Donald Trump repeatedly admits that his unproven claims about autism might not be true. Speaking in the Oval Office with Robert F Kennedy Jr on Monday (22 September), the…

There is no credible evidence linking autism with maternal paracetamol use. But the US president’s ‘tough it out’ message could harm mothers and babies, says doctor Kate Womersley