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• Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Birth Weight, Greater Risk of Preterm Birth

  June 25, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that consumption of even low levels of arsenic through tainted drinking water during pregnancy can result in preterm births and low birth weight.

• Premature Infant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Rates Decreased with Human Milk, Compared to Cow’s Milk Formula: Study

  February 13, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Preemies fed cow's milk-based formula are twice as likely to develop NEC, and six times as likely to die, as those fed a diet of only human milk, or human milk fortifier, according to the findings of a new study.

• Roundup Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Premature Delivery, Lower Birth Weight: Study

  January 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Study warns that heavy Roundup use in rural areas appears to be linked to lower birth weights and more preterm births.

• Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns

  November 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that PFAS exposure in utero could increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes and other metabolic disorders in newborns.

• Dacthal Birth Defect Risks Lead EPA To Finalize Ban on Use, Sale or Distribution of Weedkiller

  October 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Environmental regulators have canceled the registration of weedkillers containing Dacthal, finalizing an immediate ban on use throughout the United States, due to risks it poses to the unborn children.

• Ethylene Oxide Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Childhood Heart Disease: Study

  August 16, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Study finds children whose mothers were exposed to ethylene oxide during pregnancy may face a higher risk of chronic and developmental health issues.

• EPA Issues Emergency Order for Dacthal Pesticide Recall Due to Health Risks

  August 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA has issued an Emergency Order calling for a Dacthal recall, banning its use in the United States immediately due to thyroid risks to unborn children.

• Study Finds Link Between Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight

  December 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that marijuana use throughout pregnancy can increase the risk of the child being born with low birth weight or other health complications, including death.

• Premature and Low Birth Weight Infants Face Increased Sepsis Risk: Study

  November 1, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study links very low birth weight and premature birth to an increased risk of potentially deadly sepsis infections among infants.

• Prenatal Exposure to Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Weight Gain Later in Life, Study Warns

  October 27, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links exposure to PFAS and other endocrine disruptors in the womb to rapid weight gain later in life.