Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Could moderate drinking be safe during pregnancy?
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
06/18/2013
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
Video: Drinking During Pregnancy
 
Health Tip: Stay Healthier Throughout Pregnancy
 
Excess weight tied to pregnancy complications
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BPA exposure tied to undescended testicles in boys
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
06/17/2013
Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
 
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Fetal Movement: Study
 
Excess weight tied to pregnancy complications
 
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Excess weight tied to pregnancy complications 06/11/2013
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
Overweight or obese women who are pregnant are more likely to give birth prematurely, and the risk of preterm delivery increases with their amount of excess weight.
 
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Lowdown on lipstick dangers 05/02/2013
By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.
 
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Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement 04/29/2013
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter
A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advises
 
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Smog exposure during pregnancy may raise child's cancer risk 04/09/2013
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
But research needs replication before conclusions are drawn, experts say.
 
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Mom's Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids 01/02/2012
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
Study found combo increased chances of disorder 14-fold
 
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Stress early in pregnancy linked to fewer baby boys 12/08/2011
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A stressful early pregnancy could lower a woman's odds for delivering a boy and raise her risk for premature delivery, a new study suggests.
 
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Mom-to-Be's Mental State May Affect Child's Development 11/17/2011
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Emotional consistency before and after birth seems best for baby, study suggests
 
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C-Section Rate Drops for First Time in a Decade: CDC 11/17/2011
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
Although decline was small, experts think it signals end of an upward trend


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