New Ban on Controversial Use of Electrical Stimulation Devices Proposed by FDA
One center's use of electrical stimulation devices has been described as amounting to torture, leading to calls to ban the procedures.
Tag Archives: Developmental Disorders
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Young Children Face Increased Risk of Behavioral Problems After Mild Head Trauma: Study
The risk of affective and behavioral disorders following a traumatic brain injury was highest among children 10 to 13 years old, researchers found.
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Study Finds Link Between Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight
Marijuana use throughout pregnancy increased the risk of adverse health problems for the newborn, but not for expecting mothers who only used it during the first trimester.
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Genetic Factors Could Increase the Risk of Developmental Delays From Lead Exposure
Side effects of prenatal lead exposure, combined with certain genetic factors, may alter the development of a child's brain, and compound the risk of developmental delays, researchers warn.
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Court Ruling Allows EPA to Proceed with Chlorpyrifos Ban
EPA chlorpyrifos ban does not have to wait until lawsuits brought by the agricultural industry are resolved, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals Are Accumulating in Breast Milk: Study
While infant exposure to flame retardant substances is primarily through breast milk, adults also face risks from inhaling or ingesting the toxic chemicals.
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Even Low Air Pollution Levels Can Harm Child Brain Development: Study
Federal guidelines for some types of air pollution levels have not changed for over 50 years, researchers noted.
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Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study
The study is the latest in increasing evidence that some common insecticides may be linked to an increased risk of autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Child Product Recalls Over High Lead Levels Reached Record Number In 2022
The report indicates 19 child product recalls in 2022 involved the risk of lead exposure, which is the highest number recorded in at least a decade.
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Dove Dark Chocolate Lawsuit Filed Over Heavy Metal Contamination Risks
The lawsuits follow a recent report which discovered high levels of lead and cadmium in leading dark chocolate products
