Yesterday

Ebola surge, AI math shocker and daylight saving time

In this week’s news roundup, we take a look at what’s happening with the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. Later SciAm editorial fellow Peter Hall joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss recent claims by OpenAI and Anthropic that their models have solved some of the world’s toughes ... Show More

12m 34s

Oct 30

Why we’re still obsessed with vampires

In this Halloween special episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman explores why our fascination with vampires refuses to die. We dive into the spooky history of vampires—from tuberculosis outbreaks in the 18th and 19th centuries to sexy pop culture icons—and examine what o ... Show More

20m 18s

Oct 29

Reducing Treatment Burden While Preserving Sight [Sponsored]

New approaches aim to extend treatment durability and improve long-term vision outcomes in wet AMD. Scientific American Custom Media recently sat down with Dr. Nadia Waheed, Ocular Therapeutix’s chief medical officer, to discuss the real-world burden behind the standard of care a ... Show More

12m 47s

Oct 2025

Why Medication Safety in Pregnancy Is Still a Mystery

When the U.S. president claimed that acetaminophen use during pregnancy could cause autism in a person’s offspring, it reignited a deeper conversation about how little we know about medication safety for pregnant people. In this episode, Scientific American senior health editor T ... Show More

12m 29s

Sep 2025

What the Science Says About Tylenol and Autism

President Trump has linked the use of acetaminophen — brand name: Tylenol — during pregnancy to autism in children. In this episode of Paging Dr Gupta, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers questions about how strong that association is. Plus, what are the consequences of not treating a fever ... Show More

14m 20s

Sep 2025

Does Tylenol Cause Autism?

RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. And the science on this gets confusing fast. Because some studies do suggest that taking acetaminophen while you’re pregnant could ... Show More

28m 8s

Oct 2025

Is Acetaminophen a.k.a. Tylenol “Safe”?

You’ve heard it all—“Tylenol causes autism” vs. “Totally safe.” Safe doesn’t mean risk-free, and you deserve the full picture.If you’re pregnant and dealing with headache, fever, or pain, this short episode gives you a clear, guilt-free way to think about acetaminophen (Tylenol). ... Show More

12m 11s

Oct 2025

#367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter addresses the recent headlines linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism in exposed ... Show More

1h 27m

Dec 2021

Medication Safety During Pregnancy

Nearly all pregnant individuals use at least 1 medication, either prescribed or over-the-counter, during their pregnancy. Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, professor and chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, joins JAMA Associate Editor Linda Brubaker ... Show More

22m 1s

Jun 2025

Antenatal Steroids, and Baby Brains, Oh-MY!

Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS) for Fetal Lung Maturation (and more) is an ever evolving saga. This is how science and medicine evolve, by always seeking more information. The effect of antenatal corticosteroids on neonatal/child neurodevelopmental outcomes is controversial and m ... Show More

36m 39s

Sep 2025

Dr. Oz on Unlocking The ‘Answer’ To Autism

As part of the Trump administration's plan to fight and treat autism, the President says pregnant women should avoid taking acetaminophen because of research that suggests a link between the painkiller and autism. The announcement has received some pushback, as some in the medica ... Show More

29m 28s

Mar 2025

#36 Pregnancy-related pharmacovigilance – Levente Pápai, Lovisa Sandberg & Sara Vidlin

Send us a voicemail!There are many reasons why use of medical products during pregnancy requires special attention. First and foremost, we want to be sure that the medicine is as safe as possible for both the pregnant person and the unborn child. Unfortunately, the safety profile ... Show More

36m 44s

Why Medication Safety in Pregnancy Is St...