• Epidural Analgesia During Labor Or Delivery May Increase Autism Risk For Children: Study

  October 07, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study finds receiving an epidural during labor or delivery may carry a small increased risk of giving birth to a child on the autism spectrum.

• Gerber Baby Food Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over High Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals

  September 29, 2021 By: Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit filed by two mothers claims they, and many other parents and caregivers, would have never bought Gerber's baby food products had they been aware of the…

• Study Finds “Dose-Response” Link Between Preterm Birth and Autism

  August 12, 2021 By: Russell Maas

  A new study reveals a direct link between preterm births and the risk of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

• Chlorpyrifos Lawsuits Claim Pesticide Caused Brain Damage, Other Injuries for Children

  July 19, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

  The makers of the pesticide chlorpyrifos face several lawsuits in California alleging their products cause developmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children.

• Lawsuit Alleges Baby Food Sold By Gerber, Beech-Nut, Nurture and Other Manufacturers Caused Autism Among Three Children of One Family

  March 23, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

  An Arizona mother has filed a lawsuit claiming high levels of toxic metals in baby food led to her children developing autism.

• Researchers Link Chlorpyrifos And Similar Pesticides To Developmental Delays In Young Children

  January 07, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

  A new study links chlorpyrifos exposure to an increased risk of developmental delays in young children.

• Chlorpyrifos Autism Lawsuit Filed Against Insecticide Manufacturers, Appliers

  October 30, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

  A chlorpyrifos lawsuit blames exposure to the pesticide for the development of autism in a California girl.

• Chlorpyrifos Exposure Caused Autism, Other Neurological Problems, Lawsuit Claims

  October 21, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

  Dozens of plaintiffs are expected to file lawsuits this week claiming chlorpyrifos exposure led to children being born with autism and other developmental disorders.

• Autism Risk Linked to Epidurals Given During Delivery: Study

  October 14, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that epidurals during vaginal deliveries may increase the risk the newborn later develops autism.

• No Link Between H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Autism: Study

  September 02, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study sees no link between receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine during pregnancy and giving birth to an autistic child.