June 17, 2026 For decades, doctors have prescribed anti-seizure medications to help people manage epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Some of these drugs,...
Category: Birth Defects
Boeing Can’t Shake Toxic Exposure, Birth Defect Injury Lawsuit Claims
June 4, 2026 In a key appellate ruling impacting workers exposed to chemical hazards, a Washington state appellate court rejected an attempt by...
Chemical Hazards in the Workplace: Semiconductor Manufacturing
February 3, 2026 Companies have been ramping up production of semiconductors in the U.S., following the 2022 passage of the CHIPS and Science...
U.S. Lagging in Prevention of Negative Effects of Pesticides
January 28, 2026 When it comes to protecting the food supply and environment from the negative effects of pesticides, the United States is...
Household Cleaning While Pregnant: Cleaning Products to Avoid
December 23, 2025 Pregnancy is often such a magical time for a woman. It can be a time of nesting, when you can...
The Link Between Chemical Exposure at Work and Birth Defects
October 21, 2025 When you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, warnings about tobacco smoke and alcohol are common. But many workers face...
$450M PFAS Lawsuit Settlement: Wake-Up Call on Birth Defects, Toxic Exposure
September 30, 2025 Chemical giant 3M has agreed to pay up to $450 million to the state of New Jersey in a landmark...
Birth Defect Risks Increase with Rise in Semiconductor Manufacturing
September 3, 2025 In the 1970s and 1980s, Silicon Valley’s fast-growing microchip industry relied heavily on a workforce made up of women—many of...
Chemical fallout from 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment reaches 16 states
January 22, 2025 Toxic chemicals released during a fire following a train derailment in Ohio have been carried across 16 states, endangering the...
