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• Study Finds Autism, ADHD Risks Linked to Prenatal Acetaminophen Use

  August 25, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New study adds to growing evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked with increased autism, ADHD risks.

• Childhood Autism May Be Caused by Parents’ Exposure to Workplace Chemicals, Study Finds

  August 15, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Both the frequency and severity of autism in children were significantly affected by the chemicals their parents were exposed to at work, a new study finds.

• Antipsychotic Drugs Often Inappropriately Prescribed for Children and Teens: Study

  August 4, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Less than half of children or young adults prescribed antipsychotics have a medical diagnosis recommending the drugs, a new study warns.

• High Lead Levels Found in Nearly One Quarter of All Snack and Nutrition Bars Tested

  June 18, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new report finds that nearly all snack and nutrition bars sold in U.S. grocery stores contain toxic heavy metals, including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury.

• Federal Report on Chronic Childhood Diseases Cited Fake Studies and Likely Used AI, Critics Say

  June 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal report on childhood chronic diseases is under scrutiny after experts discovered it cited fake studies and may have used AI-generated content, prompting DHHS to issue a corrected version.

• Motion To Dismiss Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit Master Complaint To Be Filed Next Month

  May 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal judge presiding over all federal lawsuits brought by families of children diagnosed with ADHD or autism from toxic baby food products indicates that any motions to dismiss a recently filed Amended Master Complaint must be brought by June 27, 2025.

• Ultra-Processed Foods are a Major Contributor to Chronic Childhood Diseases: HHS Study Claims

  May 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates ultra-processed foods, chemical exposures and poor diet are main drivers behind chronic childhood diseases.

• Judge Sets Deadline for Toxic Baby Food Lawsuits To Be Directly Filed in MDL

  May 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has set a November 21 deadline for any new toxic baby food lawsuits to be directly filed in the multidistrict litigation (MDL), as the court prepares to rule on critical evidence in the cases later this year.

• Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water To Be Reviewed by EPA

  April 16, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Following RFK Jr.'s announcement that he will urge the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, the EPA has also announced plans to review the safety and effectiveness of the practice.

• Baby Food Toxic Metal Lawsuits Cleared To Move Forward by Federal Judge

  April 8, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rejected efforts to dismiss toxic baby food lawsuits over the presence of heavy metals, allowing the autism and ADHD claims to move forward against several popular manufacturers.