Study proves maternal use of paracetamol not linked to autism, ADHD

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Mother’s intake of paracetamol during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability in children, according to a new study on Saturday, which further refutes claims made by US President Donald Trump about the common painkiller.

South Korea reports 1st African swine fever case in 2 months

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:17 AM

Seoul, Jan 17 (IANS) South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.