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• MDL Judge Will Consider New Expert Evidence That Tylenol Causes ADHD in Lawsuits Filed After Jan. 12, 2024

  March 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is allowing some recently-filed Tylenol ADHD lawsuits to potentially proceed, using new expert testimony that was not rejected in a decision which virtually ended the litigation late last year.

• Side Effects of Daytrana, Concerta, Similar ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study

  March 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links increased heart risks to commonly used ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Concerta, which could result in heart failure, blood clots and other health risks.

• Dismissal Entered in More Than 500 Tylenol Lawsuits Brought By Families of Children Diagnosed with Autism, ADHD

  February 27, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has issued a final judgment dismissing hundreds of Tylenol autism and ADHD lawsuits claiming acetaminophen use during pregnancy caused developmental disorders in their children.

• JMPL to Reconsider Consolidation of Baby Food Autism and ADHD Lawsuits Over Toxic Metal Contamination

  February 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML has agreed to hear oral arguments for a second time on whether baby food autism and ADHD lawsuits over toxic heavy metal contamination should be consolidated into a multidistrict litigation.

• New Study Warns About Rising Numbers of Teens Being Prescribed Multiple Psychiatric Drugs At Same Time

  February 19, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds more teens nationwide are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once, with little data on the possible side effects from such combinations.

• Young Children Face Increased Risk of Behavioral Problems After Mild Head Trauma: Study

  February 7, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows children faced a heightened risk of depression and other affective disorders following mild head trauma, which could manifest two to four years after the injury was received.

• Consumers Warned About Acetaminophen Overdose, Liver Failure Risks by FDA

  February 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is reminding consumers not to exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen, which is used in hundreds of cold, flu and pain medications, due to the risks of acetaminophen overdose and liver damage.

• Preterm Birth Linked to Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy Later in Life: Study

  February 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study appear to indicate the earlier a preterm child is born, the higher their risks of autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and other neurodevelopmental disorders later in life.

• Enfamil Class Action Lawsuit Filed over Toxic Metals in Infant Formula

  January 31, 2024

  Russell Maas

  An Enfamil class action lawsuit has been filed claiming the manufacturer failed to disclose heavy metal contamination in Enfamil infant formula products, which could increase the risk of autism, ADHD and other neurological disorders.

• Autism Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Metals in Gerber, Sprout, and Walmart Baby Food Products

  January 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Nevada woman has filed an autism lawsuit against several major baby food manufacturers, blaming her son's developmental problems on the presence of toxic heavy metals in their products.