1282 results

• Mattresses May Expose Children to Brain-Harming Chemicals, New Studies Find

  April 22, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New studies warn that many child mattresses release potentially harmful chemicals, which should be more closely regulated.

• Target Baby Food Recall Issued Over High Lead Levels in “Good & Gather” Products

  April 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 25,000 bottles of Good & Gather baby food are being recalled by Target due to elevated levels of lead.

• JPML Declines to Consolidate Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sexual Assault Lawsuits

  April 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has decided that all child sexual abuse lawsuits against the Mormon church will proceed as individual claims, without centralized discovery or pretrial proceedings, since each of the cases are too varied to benefit from consolidation.

• Damage Caps on Maryland Child Victims Act Lawsuits Sought As State Faces 4,500 Sexual Abuse Claims

  April 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  With the state of Maryland facing at least 4,500 child sexual abuse lawsuits, some lawmakers are now attempting to pass legislation that would cap the amount of damages survivors can recover.

• Benzene From Gas Ovens May Increase Childhood Cancer Risks: Study

  March 27, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings indicate that homes with medium to high gas oven use and poor ventilation present a high cancer risk, particularly for children.

• Mental Health Risks From Social Media Examined by Two New Studies

  March 18, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New studies warn of severe mental health impacts from overuse of social media by teens, including delusional beliefs and poorer friendships.

• Early Fluoride Exposure Could Affect Children’s Cognitive Abilities: Study

  March 12, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New findings suggest that prenatal and early childhood fluoride exposure could lead to later cognitive declines in children.

• Lawsuits Over Social Media Addiction Injuries Cleared To Move Forward in MDL

  March 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rejected a motion to dismiss claims involving wrongful death and negligence raised in lawsuits over social media addiction brought by families throughout the U.S.

• Report Raises Concerns Over Ultra-Processed Foods Marketed to Toddlers

  March 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Pediatricians are raising concerns after a new report addresses the risks of giving ultra-processed foods to young children in the form of "toddler milk" products, which contain high sugar content and little to no nutritional value.

• CDC Warns Flu Virus This Year May Cause Neurological Injuries in Children

  March 6, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Federal officials warn that children are suffering from a higher rate of neurological injuries linked to the flu this year than in previous years.