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• Antibiotic, Heartburn Drug Use During Pregnancy and Infancy May Increase Risk of Digestive Problems: Study

  October 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that antibiotic and heartburn drug use during pregnancy and infancy can increase the risk of serious digestive problems.

• Genetic Factors Could Increase the Risk of Developmental Delays From Lead Exposure

  October 27, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A Chinese study warns that lead exposure can amplify certain genetic factors which increase the risk of developmental delays in children.

• 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.

• Rite-Aid Bankruptcy Filing Cites Cost of Opioid Lawsuits

  October 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The retail chain Rite-Aid has filed for bankruptcy in the face of billions of dollars of debt and looming costs from opioid crisis lawsuits.

• Metformin No Better Than Placebo at Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy: Study

  October 5, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that metformin is no better at controlling blood glucose levels during pregnancy than a placebo, and may carry and increased risk of low birth weight children.

• Task Force Calls for More Research into Effective Pregnancy Hypertension Screening

  September 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A task force of health experts called for more research and a reliance in current standards of care when screening pregnant women for high blood pressure-related health risks.

• FDA Seeks to Improve Postapproval Safety Studies for Drugs Used During Pregnancy

  September 12, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has announced plans to improve postmarketing studies on the effects of medication on pregnant women, in order to improve drug safety and warning labels.

• FDA Will Not Provide Views on Acetaminophen Pregnancy Warnings in Tylenol Autism Lawsuits

  September 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has declined to provide its opinion on proposed Tylenol autism risk label warnings submitted by plaintiffs.

• Fertility Treatment May Increase Stroke Risk Throughout First Year After Childbirth: Study

  September 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that fertility treatments may increase the risk of stroke for the new mother.

• Pregnant Women Face Widespread Mistreatment, Discrimination During Childbirth and Maternity Care: CDC Survey

  August 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A large proportion of expecting mothers say they experienced mistreatment or discrimination from health care providers while receiving maternal care, according to a CDC survey.