Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns
Researchers warn that it is "vital" to reduce PFAS exposure for expecting mothers, given long-term health risks for unborn children.
Tag Archives: Infant
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Study Shows Antibiotic Use Among Infants Can Be Reduced Without Adverse Effects
Antibiotic stewardship programs not only reduced the number of prescriptions, but also cut down the number of days infants were prescribed to take them.
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Most Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Are Linked to Unsafe Sleeping Areas: Study
CPSC has been targeting unsafe infant sleeping arrangements, initiating a ban on inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers last year. However, it continues to be the most common cause of unexpected infant deaths.
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Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Infections, Skin Problems: Study
Babies exposed to opioids before birth were 18% more likely to develop infections, and were also 35% more likely to be diagnosed with a skin condition.
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FDA Warns Against Giving Probiotics to Preterm Infants After Infection Death
Infant probiotics are classified as dietary supplements and not approved by the FDA as a form of medical treatment.
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CPSC Approves Rules Banning Inclined Infant Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
Millions of inclined infant sleepers, crib bumpers, and other padded infant products have been recalled in recent years, following reports of suffocation and death.
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Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium Fails to Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Finds
There was little difference in the risk of cerebral palsy among children whose mothers were given magnesium infusions late in pregnancy and those who were not.
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Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor Recall Issued Over Lithium Ion Battery Fire Risks
Safety experts have raised concerns over the use of lithium-ion batteries in recent years, following hundreds of reports of overheating, fires, and deaths due to their use in various products.
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Off-Label Use of Hospira Potassium Phosphate Injections On Infants Carries Aluminum Toxicity Risks: FDA Warns
Infants are likely getting potassium phosphate from other nutritional sources, raising the risk of aluminum toxicity if given the injections off-label
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FDA Proposes New Baby Food Lead Limits Amid Continuing Concerns About Autism, ADHD and Other Risks from Metals in Baby Food
Baby food lead limits will significantly reduce infant and children's exposure to the toxic metal, which has been linked to cases of autism and ADHD
