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The Alarming Link Between Fentanyl Exposure and Devastating Birth Defects in Newborns

Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post

A study published in Genetics in Medicine Open has found that at least 10 newborn babies, and possibly more, are suffering from birth defects related to fentanyl exposure in the womb. The babies have physical abnormalities such as cleft palate, small bodies and heads, drooping eyelids, upturned noses, undersized lower jaws, and inward-facing feet. Geneticists ruled out a genetic cause but found that all the babies had mothers who admitted to using street drugs, including fentanyl. The researchers suspect that fentanyl may be disrupting cholesterol metabolism during pregnancy. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Fentanyl has been linked to a significant increase in drug overdose deaths.

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Police Investigate Suspected Opioid Death and Hospitalizations at Bronx Day Care

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

A 1-year-old boy died and three other children were hospitalized after showing signs of drug exposure at a day care in the Bronx. Emergency responders suspected drugs and administered Narcan to the children. The police found equipment typically used by drug dealers on the premises and are questioning a person in custody. The incident highlights the challenges of affordable child care and the ongoing opioid crisis, which contributed to about 75,000 overdose deaths in the United States last year. The cause of the child's death is still under investigation.

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