172 results

• PFAS Lawsuit Claims Girl Born With Developmental And Physical Defects Due To Nearby Plastics Factories

  January 29, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by a mother and daughter indicate exposure to PFAS chemicals from nearby manufacturing plants resulted in the daughter being born with a host of physical and developmental defects.

• ADHD Drug Overdoses On The Rise Among U.S Children: Study

  December 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Researchers warn they have seen a rise in youth drug overdoses in recent years involving ADHD drugs and other stimulants.

• Antipsychotic Prescriptions For Children Declining, But Still Too High: Study

  November 19, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds pediatric off-label prescription of antipsychotics is still rampant, though overall use has declined.

• Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked To Elevated Autism, ADHD Risks: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates Depakote use during the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of autism and ADHD, while the side effects of other leading epilepsy drugs are not.

• Safety of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Should Be Reevaluated Due to ADHD, Neurodevelopment Risks: Study

  September 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links Tylenol use during pregnancy to an increased risk of ADHD in the resulting children.

• Exposure To Endocrine Disruptors During Childhood Could Increase ADHD Risks: Study

  September 1, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links childhood exposures to certain chemicals used in plastics to an increased risk of ADHD later in life.

• Concussions Increase Risk Of Dementia, ADHD, and Other Brain Disorders: Study

  July 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates concussions can lead to a variety of long-term mental disorders.

• Better Warnings About Link Between Vaping, THC And Lung Injury Risks Needed For Youths: Study

  July 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study warns that teens are at a higher risk of vaping lung injuries both due to pre-existing conditions and because they are more likely to obtain THC-laced products from illegal sources.

• Preeclampsia May Increase Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders In Newborns: Study

  April 16, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests preeclampsia during pregnancy can result in children born with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, Autism and epilepsy.

• Cellphone and Microwave Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase ADHD Risk: Study

  March 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links exposure to radiation from cellphones and microwaves during pregnancy to an increased risk of ADHD.