They told us Tylenol is safe. Pediatricians recommend them daily. But what if we've been missing the full story? Research shows that frequent use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in babies and children The headline Tylenol causes autism has sparked concern. But the science tells a more nuanced story. Some observational studies have found that when pregnant women used more acetaminophen, their Mark Hyman, The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism William Parker, Chi Dang Hornik, Staci Bilbo, Zoie E. Holzknecht, Lauren Gentry, Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cause autism. The FDA, in its statement that there may be an association, confirmed that "a causal relationship has not been established, and studies of millions of children Frustrated, worried, disappointed': Georgia doctors deal with fallout of Tylenol and autism claims Georgia Public Broadcasting