Posts Tagged 'pregnancy'

Did Yards Brewing Company Fire a Manager for Getting Pregnant?

yards brewing under fire for firing pregnant manager37-year-old Gina Vasoli was in the midst of what appeared to be a stellar career at Philly’s oldest brewery. Working her way up, she eventually became the business’ manager of marketing and communications.

If you follow local beer and her name sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve likely seen it before. She’s been the face of the company in numerous news articles, including profiles on influential women in the Philly ...

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New Study Links Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy to Autism

A new study by the University of California, Davis shows that mothers who live close to fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays. This is the third study to link autism to pesticide exposure, and more papers have shown links with developmental delays.

The study was conducted in the state of California, which is one of only a few states in ...

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