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• Autism Lawsuit Against Baby Food Manufacturers Over Toxic Metal Contamination Dismissed In Advance of Trial

  August 30, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  An autism lawsuit filed by the parents of a young boy was dismissed after a California judge rejected testimony linking the ailment to his consumption of heavy metals in baby food products.

• Tylenol MDL Judge Rejects J&J Request for Immediate Appeal of Preemption Ruling

  August 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson's request for an immediate appeal of a decision to allow the lawsuits to proceed was shot down by the Tylenol MDL judge, which said the manufacturer presented no compelling arguments that required such an action.

• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Finds Stronger Evidence for Folic Acid Use During Pregnancy

  August 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study back up the recommendations of a medical task force which calls for women to take folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube and other birth defects.

• FDA To Weigh in on Tylenol Warnings About Autism, ADHD by September 15

  August 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has granted the FDA until September 15 to submit opinions on warnings at dispute in Tylenol lawsuits over claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy can cause ADHD and autism in offspring.

• Autism Diagnosis Delays May Be Reduced With Specialized Training for Primary Care Doctors: Study

  July 21, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study reveal that primary care physicians who receive specialized training are accurately able to diagnose autism in children, giving them a better chance of receiving the necessary resources to combat their condition.

• Report Finds Baby Foods Have Heavy Metals Years After Concerns Over Autism Risks Emerged

  June 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report shows that some baby foods have heavy metals at dangerous levels years after warning flags were raised.

• Johnson & Johnson Seeks Interlocutory Appeal of Tylenol Lawsuit Preemption Order

  May 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson and Johnson has appealed a Tylenol lawsuit preemption order in hopes of having hundreds of claims that acetaminophen caused cases of autism and ADHD dismissed before they have a chance to go to trial.

• Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say the findings of a recent mouse study suggest a causal connection between household insecticides and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

• MDL Judge Finds Tylenol Autism, ADHD Lawsuits Against J&J Are Not Preempted

  April 27, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal judge presiding over all Tylenol autism and ADHD lawsuits has rejected a motion by Johnson & Johnson to have the claims dismissed under federal preemption laws.

• Tylenol MDL Judge Invites FDA To Weigh In on Pregnancy Warnings About Acetaminophen and Autism, ADHD

  April 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has invited the FDA to comment on a proposed pregnancy warning for acetaminophen products detailing the risks of autism and ADHD.