A major new scientific review has put to rest fears around using paracetamol during pregnancy, directly contradicting claims made by US President Donald Trump last year. Here’s what this really means, and why it matters.

Science debunks Trump's claim: Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, finds Lancet study

During a White House press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump told pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, insisting that he believes the painkiller is linked to autism. He encouraged women to "fight like hell" not to take the drug, commonly known as paracetamol.

Trump tells pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ without paracetamol, claims Amish have ‘no autism’ because they lack Tylenol

The Trump administration is expected to announce a potential link between pregnant women's use of Tylenol (Paracetamol) and an increased risk of autism in children today.

Paracetamol causes autism? Trump admin to reveal alarming side effects of Tylenol use by pregnant women

India’s drug regulator has declared more than 50 drugs as "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)” following a detailed quality test. Among others, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes pills and high blood pressure medicines have been labelled NSQ by the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO).

Paracetamol, Pan D, 51 other drugs fail quality tests by Indian drug regulator

One of the most reliable medications for easing pain is paracetamol. These tablets provide hassle-free, immediate relief that has been shown to be effective for decades.

Study shows how paracetamol, a common painkiller, may affect the liver

There's a new disturbing beauty trend that has gone viral on TikTok. It's called 'Barbie Botox.' The procedure involves injecting Botox into neck and shoulders to give it a Barbie doll-like appearance. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: 'Barbie Botox' is TikTok’s latest trend | Shocking 'paracetamol challenge' in UK

The Indian government has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs including nimesulide and paracetamol dispersible tablets and chlorpheniramine maleate and codeine syrup.

India bans 14 fixed-dose combination drugs including nimesulide and paracetamol: Report

Dolo-maker Micro Labs Ltd. has been charged by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with engaging in "unethical practises" and providing doctors and other medical professionals with free gifts worth roughly USD 125 million (INR 1,000 crore) in exchange for endorsing the company's products.

Revealed: How Dolo-650 became India's favourite painkiller - 'gifts' worth millions

According to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) of India, the prices of essential medicines including painkillers and antibiotics is set to increase from April.

Prices of over 800 essential medicines, including paracetamol set to rise

Paracetamol is a household name. In the era of Covid, it seems to have been used extensively. But the real question is that does it poses any risk. Well, let’s find the answer to this query.

Does paracetamol’s use pose any risk? Study makes the striking revelation

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has issued a notice to 15 pharmaceutical companies for failing to manufacture Paracetamol despite having licenses. The most commonly prescribed medicine for coronavirus patients has disappeared from many pharmacies and is reportedly being sold in the black market, reported DAWN.

Pak's drug regulatory authority issues notice to pharmaceutical firms for failing to produce Paracetamol

If you believed the pandemic was finally over, you were mistaken.It has reared its ugly head by releasing Omicron, a new variant. Since COVID-19 cases have been on the rise, demand for the drug Dolo 650 has been high.

How made-in-India pill Dolo 650 became India’s ‘favourite snack’ in Covid waves

According to UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence(NICE), painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol do more than good. Also Read: Genetics foundation of anxiety and depression: Study The report urged doctors not to prescribe the drug to those who have been suffering from chronic pain.

Do not administer aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol for chronic pain, urges new UK health report to doctors

Forget hydroxychloroquine. Try tea of jambu, also know as the toothache plant, that villagers in the eastern Amazon believe will help you keep new coronavirus at bay.

Amazon villagers take herbal tea to fight COVID-19

India has now partially lifted the ban on the export of two key drugs, hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol. India's export of drugs will be allowed depending on the availability of stock after meeting domestic requirements and existing orders.

Coronavirus Pandemic: India partially lifts ban on hydroxychloroquine

The Narendra Modi government has decided to partially lift the ban on the export of two key drugs, hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol,

India partially lifts ban on export of HCQ

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