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Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Birth Defects: Misc

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U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 09:00
March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Insurance: Lack Of, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group.
News Topics : Viagra, Surgery: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc

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CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 06:00
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc, Antibiotics

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Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 09:00
It can help prevent birth defects
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Vitamins / Minerals, Pregnancy, Birth Defects: Misc

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Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 16:00
Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early.
News Topics : Steroids, Pregnancy, Infant / Child Care, Death & Dying: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
Thu Oct 01, 2009, 17:00
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Pregnancy, Obesity, Motherhood, Infant / Child Care, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Childbirth, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 12:00
Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
News Topics : Pregnancy, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 06:00
Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find.
News Topics : Prozac, Pregnancy, Paxil, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Depression, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 09:00
Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Radiation, Kids' Ailments, Immune Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Chemotherapy, Birth Defects: Misc

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Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
Fri Aug 14, 2009, 12:00
Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows.
News Topics : Spina Bifida, Pregnancy, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help
Sat Aug 08, 2009, 08:12
Ultrasound helps detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Parenting, Childbirth, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely
Tue Jul 21, 2009, 14:00
Analysis of amniotic and cervical fluids yields clues to early birth.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
Fri Jul 17, 2009, 14:00
Delay in diagnosis could be prevented with better screening, study finds.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Child Development, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects
Fri Jul 17, 2009, 09:00
Steps you can take before and during pregnancy
News Topics : Pregnancy, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Fri Jul 10, 2009, 09:00
Government study finds gains and losses
News Topics : Safety: Child, National Institues of Health, Child Development, Cancer: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Asthma, Alcohol & Kids

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Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice
Fri May 29, 2009, 14:00
Study findings may hold key to preventing spina bifida.
News Topics : Spinal Problems, Spina Bifida, Pregnancy: Diet, Brain, Birth Defects: Misc

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Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects
Wed May 13, 2009, 07:22
Adding B vitamin to grain products cut congenital heart defects in newborns, researchers say.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Genetic Disorders, Food Additives, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Childbirth, Birth Defects: Misc

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Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
Tue May 12, 2009, 12:00
Preemie risk 50 percent lower in those who take supplements that long, research shows.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 09:00
As a woman's weight rises, so does risk of inaccurate reading, study shows.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Obesity, Birth Defects: Misc