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• SSRI Pregnancy Risks May Be Justified To Prevent Pregnancy Depression Risks

  July 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  SSRI antidepressants may provide more benefits in treating depression than their risk of pregnancy side effects, according to the findings of a new study.

• Acetaminophen Pregnancy Risks Include Autism Spectrum Disorders: Study

  July 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Tylenol exposure during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism and hyperactivity disorders, according to a new study.

• Groups Highlight Dangerous Chemicals in Commonly Used Products

  July 5, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Some widely used everyday chemicals may be contributing to an increase in children born with cognitive, learning, and social disorders, according to a group of scientists.

• Scientists Urge EPA To Recall Roundup Due to Unreasonable Risks

  June 17, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA was asked to issue a Roundup recall by scientists who met with agency officials on Capitol Hill in a closed meeting, amid concerns of cancer, autism, antibiotic resistance and other health and environmental effects.

• California Supreme Court Weighs Holding Brand Names Liable For Genetic Drug Problems

  June 16, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  California's highest court is weighing whether brand name drug manufacturers can be held liable for failure to warn claims involving generic versions, which must exactly clone the brand name warning label under federal law.

• Folic Acid Overuse During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk: Study

  May 16, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that while folic acid helps prevent birth defects, too much during pregnancy may increase the risk of children being born with autism.

• Aerial Pesticides May Increase Risk of Autism: Study

  May 5, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Aerial pesticide exposure may increase the risk of children receiving an autism diagnosis, according to the findings of a new study.

• Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth Linked to Emotional, Behavioral Problems: Study

  March 21, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that prenatal exposure to some air pollutants may affect the development of social skills in children.

• Asthma Inhaler Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Autism: Study

  January 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the use of some asthma inhalers during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being born with autism.

• Antidepressant Side Effects May Increase Autism Risk When Used In Late Pregnancy: Study

  December 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being diagnosed with autism later in life.