Heartstopper star Bradley Riches has slammed US president Donald Trump’s claim that paracetamol is linked to autism.

Riches, who previously opened up to PinkNews about finding love and the difficulties he has experienced dating as an autistic person, has spoke out about Trump’s claim that use of Tylenol – also known as paracetamol – during pregnancy is linked to autism among children.

Trump claimed on Monday (22 September) that the medication “is no good”, urging pregnant women to “fight like hell” and only take it in extreme cases of fever.

Speaking at the White House alongside Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, he said at the lectern: “The FDA will be notifying physicians at the use of… well, let’s see how we say that.

“Acetaminophen – which is basically commonly known as Tylenol – dur

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