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Scientists Make the World’s First Discovery on the Cause of Many Types of Birth Defects

Scientists Make the World’s First Discovery on the Cause of Many Types of Birth Defects

For the first time in world history, scientists believe they have discovered a cause of many types of birth defects.  This recent groundbreaking discovery holds the key to understanding why many babies are born with defects of the heart, vertebrae,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Environment, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Science & Tech, World
Pregabalin May Increase Risk of Major Birth Defects, New Study Reports

Pregabalin May Increase Risk of Major Birth Defects, New Study Reports

Pregnant women who take pregabalin — or Pfizer’s Lyrica — may increase the risk of having babies with major birth defects. A team of researchers initiated a new study, supported by the American Academy of Neurology.  The team investigated the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Pharmaceuticals
Zika virus in Brazil raises mosquito and vaccine questions

Zika virus in Brazil raises mosquito and vaccine questions

The Zika virus outbreak in Brazil has been blamed on mosquito bites, but the real cause of the children born with a brain defect called microcephaly may not be the Zika virus. The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. However,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Medicine, News