AI-powered conversational tools are becoming a common source of emotional support for teenagers. But without safeguards and careful design, reliance on these systems may bypass opportunities for young people to develop critical relationship skills through person-to-person interactions.

Millions of Australians consume artificial sweeteners every day, believing they’re a healthy alternative to sugar – but is this really the case? A new Adelaide University study is investigating how low-calorie sweeteners affect the body’s glucose regulation systems and whether they could influence diabetes.

About The Study: In this population-based cohort study, a sibling-matched analysis found no evidence of an association between prenatal paracetamol (acetaminophen) exposure and the risk of autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. The positive signals observed in conventional studies are likely attributable to residual familial confounding. These findings provide important reassurance regarding the safety of indicated paracetamol use during pregnancy.