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• Thalidomide Side Effects Were Hidden By Manufacturer: Report

  May 16, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of a drug linked to rampant birth defects hid information about the drug's side effects and risks decades ago while trying to keep it on the market, according to a new report.

• 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.

• Study Questions Link Between Zofran and Birth Defects

  May 10, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about the links between Zofran and birth defects, suggesting that women have less chance of miscarriage and birth defects when treated for extreme morning sickness.

• Caffeine Exposure May Be Linked To Increased Miscarriage Risk: Study

  March 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that drinking two caffeinated beverages per day or more during preconception may increase the risk of miscarriage.

• Automobile Pollution May Increase Preterm Birth Risk for Pregnant Women with Asthma: Study

  March 3, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that air pollution exposure is linked to an increased risk of preterm birth among women with asthma.

• Pre-Labor Cesarean Delivery May Increase Risk of Childhood Leukemia: Study

  March 1, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that children born through pre-labor cesarean sections face a higher risk of leukemia.

• Identification of Generic Zofran Lawsuits Sought by GSK in Birth Defect Litigation

  February 24, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  The makers of Zofran are attempting to weed out birth defect lawsuits which may have involved a generic version of the drug.

• Essure Procedure Problems Include Reports of Fetal Deaths, Miscarriages: Congressman

  February 18, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of an analysis of FDA adverse event reports indicates that the Essure birth control implant has been linked to hundreds of cases of fetal deaths, despite much lower numbers previously reported.

• Tylenol Pregnancy Use Linked to Potential Risk of Childhood Asthma: Study

  February 16, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Tylenol side effects could increase the risk of asthma in children when used by pregnant women or when given to infants, the findings of a new study indicate.

• Flint Water Problems Investigated For Legionnaire’s Disease Deaths, Links to Miscarriages

  February 16, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  New evidence indicates that Michigan officials tried to cover up and keep federal investigators from learning about the extent of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to Flint's water system.