Episode #43: Acetaminophen

Episode #43: Acetaminophen

Author: Hannah Wright & Victoria LaFont October 1, 2025 Duration: 59:08

In this episode, Victoria and guest host Amanda Jones are joined again by Bob Block, PharmD (be sure to watch our episode with him on ivermectin).

We asked Bob to come back just a few days after publishing our ivermectin episode to offer a more complete baseline of information on acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol.

In this episode, they discuss:

* Acetaminophen, N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) or paracetamol in many countries, a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent utilized for treating pain and fever

* Acetaminophen’s mechanism of action, aka how it works to relieve pain and fever

* The recent press conference that put acetaminophen in the spotlight

* FDA news release: Evidence of Possible Association Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

* Research on this topic, including:

* Evaluation of the evidence on acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders using the Navigation Guide methodology

* Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability

* Click here for an excellent interview with this study’s author

* The relationship of prenatal acetaminophen exposure and attention-related behavior in early childhood

* Fever during pregnancy as a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis

* Maternal fever during pregnancy and offspring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

* Maternal inflammation may increase the risk of NDDs independent of treatment

* Effects of maternal psychological stress during pregnancy on offspring brain development: Considering the role of inflammation and potential for preventive intervention

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Navigating the endless scroll of wellness advice can feel like a full-time job, and a dangerous one at that. Influenced to Death, hosted by Hannah Wright and Victoria LaFont, is your critical companion in the chaotic landscape of health trends and social media gurus. This podcast digs into the often-absurd, sometimes alarming world of wellness influencing with a sharp comedic lens, because sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying over a $100 "detox" tea. Each episode unpacks the latest fads, questionable supplements, and pervasive myths peddled online, blending researched health commentary with relatable humor. You'll hear them dissect the language of influencers, separate fleeting trends from actual science, and share their own misadventures in trying to keep up. It’s a health and fitness podcast that acknowledges the comedy in our collective pursuit of better living, while seriously questioning the forces trying to sell it to us. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s far more refreshing than any juice cleanse. Find more from the podcast naturally on their Substack.
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