{
  "id": 2008065,
  "title": "Epilepsy drug taken by dad not associated with disorders in baby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/epilepsy-drug-taken-by-dad-not-associated-with-disorders-in-baby",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-19T20:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-epilepsy-drug-dad-disorders-baby.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Use of the antiseizure drug valproate by fathers before conception is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children, according to a new study published Aug. 19, 2026, in Neurology. The study also found no association with malformations at birth, commonly called birth defects. Researchers note that more studies are…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}