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• 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 Linked to 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.

• Intermittent Fasting Side Effects Could Negatively Impact Teens’ Metabolism: Study

  February 21, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A recent study suggests that while long-term intermittent fasting may offer benefits for adults, it could negatively impact the metabolic health of teenagers.

• MDL Sought for Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

  February 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Some plaintiffs are asking a panel of federal judges to consolidate all child sex abuse lawsuits filed against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints before one California federal judge for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• Victoza Caused Side Effects in 80% of Children, But Helped Them Lose Weight: Study

  February 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Most children given Victoza for about a year suffered gastrointestinal adverse events, according to a study that also concludes the drug could help some obese children significantly reduce their BMI.

• Maryland Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Cleared To Move Forward by State Supreme Court

  February 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The Maryland Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act, which removed the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse lawsuits in the state.

• Gardasil Vaccine Injury Trial Underway in California State Court

  February 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The first jury trial over injuries caused by the Gardasil HPV vaccine began last week in California state court, which is being closely watched as hundreds of other similar claims wait in the wings.

• Ultra-Processed Food Health Risks for Children May Include Dental Problems, Jaw Deformities: Study

  January 31, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New research suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods are causing underdevelopment of toddlers' jaws, resulting in misaligned teeth.

• Abbott Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Nutritional Value of “Toddler Drink”

  January 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories by a group of parents claims the company is misleading the public on the nutritional value of "toddler drink" products, which they say are nutritionally unnecessary and contain added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.