This story was originally published on April 18, 2025, and has been updated. On Monday, President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration would be discouraging the use of acetaminophen ...

Acetaminophen is widely used to relieve pain, but exactly how it works has long been a mystery. Now, a new study suggests that a key byproduct of acetaminophen may block pain signals at the nerves — ...

On Sept. 22, President Donald Trump pushed an unproven link between Tylenol and an increase in autism in children, and he issued an urgent warning to expectant mothers not to take the medication. What ...

Acetaminophen is an analgesic, which means it's great for pain relief, whereas ibuprofen is better at reducing inflammation and swelling.

When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used ...

The president and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy. Refresh your knowledge on safe and effective use of common... How does acetaminophen work? Over-the-counter ...