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Large observational study finds correlation between prenatal cholesterol-disrupting meds and higher autism rates; causation not proven.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 21, 2026 Source:Millions of US birth records uncover an autism risk surge tied to common drugs taken during pregnancy Reference:Sterol pathway disruption in pregnancy: a link to autism
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The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2026 Source:The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer Reference:Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Do you really need a pregnancy-safe shampoo? Here’s what experts say – No! Moving right along to the next hyped non-issue.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 10, 2024 Source:Do you really need a pregnancy-safe shampoo? Here’s what experts say
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Add a grain of salt to an article about a study that claims “Eating Vegan Diet In Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia and Lower Birthweight”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2024 Source:Eating Vegan Diet In Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia and Lower Birthweight Reference:Adherence to different forms of plant-based diets and pregnancy outcomes in the Danish National Birth Cohort: A prospective observational study
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Short bursts of intense exercise may be fine during pregnancy, a new study suggests. But the type of activity depends on the individual and what they did before pregnancy
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 16, 2023 Source:Short bursts of intense exercise may be fine during pregnancy, a new study suggests Reference:Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Responses to Acute High-Intensity Interval and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Exercise During Pregnancy: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby according to review of 11 international studies.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2023 Source:One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby
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Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 24, 2023 Source:Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy Reference:Acute care related to cannabis use during pregnancy after the legalization of nonmedical cannabis in Ontario