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Science Daily: ‘Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report’

Date: September 24, 2025 Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Summary: Researchers reviewing 46 studies found evidence linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure with higher risks of autism and ADHD. The FDA has since urged caution, echoing scientists’ advice that the drug be used only at the lowest effective dose and shortest duration. While important for managing fever and pain in pregnancy, prolonged use may pose risks to fetal development. Experts stress careful medical oversight and further investigation." Read the complete article by clicking HERE. Read the complete study by clicking HERE. … [Read more...]

Six Louisianans among 54 commissioned by IMB

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer CHESTER, Va. (LBM) – Former Louisiana Baptist Sunday School and Discipleship Strategist Sean Keith and his wife, Pam, former director of preschool ministries with Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville, were among 54 individuals commissioned as missionaries by the International Mission Board, Sept. 24. Hosted by Ironbridge Baptist Church, Chester, Virginia, the Sending Celebration highlighted a commitment to missions by the newly commissioned missionaries from 13 states and a charge to share the Gospel by IMB President Paul Chitwood. “Perhaps God is calling you to a deeper commitment to His work around the world through praying, giving, going or sending,” Chitwood said before introducing the new missionaries giving their testimonies. Chitwood read aloud some of the testimonies from missionaries whose faces could not be shown or their voices heard. “These brothers and sisters are going to some difficult and hard-to-reach places,” he said. “We don’t want the broadcast of this service to compromise their ability to work among the least reached people on earth.” CALLED TO SERVE The Keiths and two other couples from Louisiana were commissioned. Due to security concerns … [Read more...]