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04/27/2026

Toxic PFAS levels cut in half in NJ’s drinking water, researchers find

Rutgers cancer epidemiologist credits 2018 rule for setting enforceable standard on forever chemicals that seep from consumer products

02/26/2026

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from BDRC! You can see our holiday newletter here.

Email from Birth Defect Research for Children All the news and updates you don't want to miss. Because Every Birth Defect has a Cause Holiday Newsletter Issue 19 Vol: 4 Happy Holidays from BDRC As the

11/11/2025

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09/24/2025

Products containing acetaminophen, including Tylenol, will have new pregnancy warning labels. On September 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is beginning the process of changing the labels to warn of a potential link between prenatal acetaminophen use and an increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children.

09/11/2025

Evaluation of the evidence on acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders using the Navigation Guide methodology

Background Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter pain and fever medication taken during pregnancy, with > 50% of pregnant women using acetaminophen worldwide. Numerous well-designed studies have indicated that pregnant mothers exposed to acetaminophen have children diagnosed w...

08/18/2025

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/may/cleft-lip-caused-combination-genes-and-environment

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.