Trump pregnancy warning: What experts say about paracetamol risks

US President Donald Trump’s recent warning for pregnant women to “tough it out” without paracetamol has caused confusion and alarm. Experts, including A/Prof Alex Polyakov, Medical Director at Genea Fertility Melbourne, have stepped in to clarify the evidence. In the article, A/Prof Polyakov explains that most studies linking paracetamol to autism and ADHD are retrospective. […]

Gestational diabetes linked to autism in study: what scientists say

A major study involving more than nine million pregnancies has suggested a possible link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of ADHD and autism in children. A/Prof Alex Polyakov explains that while there appears to be “a signal,” the research cannot prove cause and effect. He highlights that genetics remain the strongest driver of […]