New Study Shows Cell Phones Are No Friend of Gonads Sep 22, 2008
First, damaged sperm can lead to birth defects and higher incidences of various disabilities, as seen among the children of older fathers. Second, the scenario tested in the study is a common one. (DailyTech)
DPW offers tips on pet waste disposal Sep 21, 2008
Toxoplasmosis a parasite carried by cats that can cause birth defects if a woman becomes infected during pregnancy. Can also be a problem for people with depressed immune systems. (Burlington Union, MA)
Fish Is Safe to Eat in Moderation Sep 21, 2008
Eating fish containing chemical pollutants may cause birth defects, liver damage, cancer and other serious health problems. But experts say the risk of serious effects from eating contaminated fish is small. (Suite101.com)
Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Skin? Sep 21, 2008
Exposure to one of these chemicals is unlikely to cause health problems, but repeated exposure can be linked to serious health issues like cancer and birth defects. More people are seeking safe cosmetics that they know won't be causing them, their families, or any animals harm. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Janet on having Dupri's baby: 'It's coming' Sep 20, 2008
Women really have to consider the possibiliy of their child being born with things like Down Syndrome, and other birth defects after the age of 36. By clayton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones Sep 20, 2008
Some children get the stones, because birth defects in the urinary tract put them at risk for urinary obstruction. "Another subset of children is premature infants who form stones related to the medications they require," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
New abortion law — Part 3 Sep 19, 2008
me wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:38 PM:" Outrageous, you can't just make stuff up. How about some real statistics. Many women use abortion for birth control. Rape, incest, birth defects are a small part of the abortions in this country. I noticed you used a lot of insults in your post. I would be more interested in statistics.Reason for Abortion Given By Woman (more than one may be given) and PercentI'm concerned about how a baby would change my life 76%I can't afford a baby right now 68%I have... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Warren Tower Plan Not Being Welcomed Sep 19, 2008
She said that radio frequency radiation, which is emitted by these towers, is often detrimental to the health of cattle, and can result in off-milk, birth defects and premature fatalities. A variety of other local wildlife is negatively affected by this radiation, she said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Mother's Diet And Allergic Asthma In Offspring Sep 19, 2008
The U.S. Public Health service recommended in 1992 that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to reduce their risk of birth defects of the spine and brain. In 1996 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration required that folic acid be added to specific flour, breads and other grains to prevent birth defects ... Research has suggested that these measures have helped reduce birth defects. (Science Daily)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Sep 19, 2008
Obesity 'linked to birth defects ... Women who are obese when they conceive are more likely to have babies with birth defects than are mothers of normal weight, a US study suggests ... The relevant birth defects include missing limbs and malformed hearts. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
I don't care if they're 'manufactured' I love all my dogs Sep 18, 2008
It has all been part of the journey for Clunes, who admits they made mistakes: "Absolutely, mistake after mistake. In our defence I will say that a lot of our problems stemmed from Mary's birth defects, surgery and fragility, but then that prompted our appalling behaviour. Tina is now "flourishing" and Mary is living out her old age in peace. With such dramatic scenes playing out in his own back yard, the closeness of the relationship between domestic dogs and the wolves of Yellowstone, dingoes... (The Herald)
Legless Teen Plays H.S. Football Sep 18, 2008
Birth defects prompted doctors to amputate Ed Warren's legs below the knee while he was still a toddler. But, with the help of prosthetics, he started running up and down the football field while still in grade school. (Fox News)
Ovarian Cancer Drug Trial Reveals Promising New Treatment Sep 16, 2008
29, 2008) Thalidomide, a drug blamed in the 1950s for causing birth defects, is now showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to a new. (May 9, 2007) A combination of molecular-targeted therapy and hormonal therapy may be the most promising area of research for those seeking an effective treatment for ovarian cancer, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Investigational Drug Shows Promise In Ovarian Cancer Sep 16, 2008
16, 2008) An investigational drug that combats ovarian cancer by inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels has shown promise in a phase II trial, according to a presentation at the 33rd Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Stockholm. Michael Friedlander from Australia presented the results of an international collaborative trial which administered the drug to 35 patients with recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal carcinoma. (Science Daily)
A clean approach Sep 16, 2008
The reaction varies from person to person - from no symptoms at all, to malnutrition that is suspected to lead to stunted development in children, osteoporosis, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, lupus, thyroid disorders, arthritis, Type 1 diabetes and birth defects. Conventional wisdom holds that the disease doesn't have a known cause or a cure. (Durango Herald)
Chevron Lawyers Are Indicted by Ecuador in Dispute Over Amazon Pollution Sep 15, 2008
Thousands of citizens are suing Chevron over claims pollution left by Texaco caused cancer and birth defects. The cleanup wasn't properly performed and certificates releasing the company from liability weren't properly obtained, according to a translated version of the Aug. 26 indictment provided yesterday by Chevron. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Obituaries appearing Sept. 15 in The Daily Times Sep 15, 2008
A recipient of awards and honors in her field, Dr. Ingenito was the author of numerous research publications in the areas of hospital epidemiology, birth defects, heart disease, mental retardation, lead poisoning, drug addiction and alcoholism. She enjoyed all types of reading, including novels and fiction. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Guess what I’m thinking, Ms. Harrop Sep 14, 2008
Yes, there is a higher risk of birth defects after age 35 but they can happen at any age. If Gov. Palin takes care of and loves her children (and I ve read she and her husband do most of their child care) it doesn t really matter what challenges the children may have (developmental delays or teen pregnancy etc. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Variety In The Splice Of Life: Chromosome Breaks Are Surprisingly Complex Sep 12, 2008
11, 2008) When chromosomes break, trouble usually ensues; chromosome abnormalities are the single biggest cause of birth defects in humans. But a new study of translocations, in which two chromosomes swap segments of DNA, shows that the chromosomes can splice the pieces together in a variety of ways with no ill effects. (Science Daily)
Managing diabetes key to good pregnancy Sep 11, 2008
Among those risks: larger babies that are at higher risk for birth trauma, birth defects affecting the heart, miscarriage and still birth ... "If they're in poor control when they get pregnant, there's a higher risk for birth defects and miscarriages," Vereen said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cindy McCain: The Real Community Organizer Sep 11, 2008
Her life story is outstanding and that of a role model: the mother of four selflessly aids victims of land mines, birth defects, genocide, starvation, deprivation, and disease. 1988: Mrs. McCain founded the American Voluntary Medical Team (AVNT) and led 55 medical aid missions into war-zones over a seven year period. (Human Events Online)
Ag-Mart workers testify Sep 11, 2008
The company does not accept responsibility for the birth defects. On Wednesday, Ag-Mart's lawyers brought copies of a 2005 statement that Herrera gave to Florida officials investigating the company's practices there. (News & Observer)
The Importance of Trig Being Sep 10, 2008
Location: GA Reply # 1 Date: Sep 10, 2008 - 9:16 AM EST Subject: If I remember correctly the prenatal tests only determine the possibility - and probability - of birth defects; doctors can say "There's a ___% chance this child will have/be ______", but they cannot say "This child WILL have/be ______." When I was pregnant with my firstborn, the tests determined there was a good chance my child would have Downs Syndrome and, sad to say, my OB offered the option of abortion. We chose to accept... (Townhall.com)
Say S students learn the art of film Sep 10, 2008
Almost 90 percent of families from homes in the Kelly area have reported forms of cancer (mostly of the liver), birth defects, bone problems or nervous disorders, which prolonged exposure to TCE can cause, according to the SAY S; film. I wanted to raise more awareness about this issue, this Kelly Air Force Base contamination. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Sep 10, 2008
Low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to birth defects, and there's evidence that we are talking very low levels of perchlorate. " An Arizona study showed that women who drank Colorado River water with perchlorate levels of 1 to 2 parts per billion had infants with different thyroid hormone levels from infants from mothers who drank uncontaminated water, Walker said. Lyle of the state Food and Agriculture Department said that "because (the perchlorate data) is inconclusive, there is no basis... (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
News: Tips for a healthy heart! Sep 10, 2008
Some are hereditary or birth defects, others are developed over time and with bad lifestyle habits, all of them are serious and need to be addressed as soon as they are diagnosed or even suspected. The risk factors which can lead to heart problems are smoking, drinking excessively and too often, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits. (iAfrica.com)
Eating fish while pregnant, longer breastfeeding, lead to better infant development Sep 10, 2008
The Danish National Birth Cohort was financed by the Danish National Research Foundation, Danish Pharmaceutical Association, Ministry of Health, National Board of Health, Statens Serum Institut, BIOMED, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Danish Heart Association, Danish Medical Research Council, and Sygekassernes Helsefond. This project was also supported by the Early Nutrition Programming Project. (EurekAlert!)
Media ferocity toward Palin reveals double standard Sep 9, 2008
No. Palin is not resented for what she has done, but for who she is: a Christian conservative who believes unborn children are gifts of God, even those with birth defects, and have a God-given right to life. Normally, the press is reluctant to rummage into the private lives of public servants, unless their conduct affects their duties or they preach virtues they hypocritically do not practice. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Many Young Women Share Their Prescription Meds Sep 9, 2008
"People assume that this has no risk, so I think that we need to be clearer in our health communications that there are risks involved in medication sharing," Dr. Margaret Honein of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, who helped conduct the study, told Reuters Health. Risks include allergic reactions to drugs, interactions with other medications, antibiotic resistance, and, for pregnant women, exposing a fetus to a substance that could cause birth defects,... (MEDLINEplus)
A Biological Clock for Dads Too Sep 9, 2008
Historically, infertility has been seen as a female issue, as has the increased risk of Down syndrome and other birth defects, but studies now also link higher rates of autism, schizophrenia and Down syndrome in children born to older fathers. A recent paper by researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute found that the risk of bipolar disorder in children increased with paternal age, particularly in children born to men age 55 or older. (Time.com)
Palin raises hope for parents of disabled kids Sep 8, 2008
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic birth defects, affecting roughly one in 800 births. Its severity varies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Once A Day Keeps The Fertility Doct... Sep 6, 2008
In addition to reducing the chance of conception, if a poor quality sperm does make it through, it heightens the woman's risk of miscarriage and birth defects and disabilities in the baby. Dr. Greening, who presented the study to the American Society For Reproductive Medicine, said, "I'm convinced that ejaculating more frequently, i.e. daily, improves sperm DNA damage in most men.". (Suite101.com)
Beauty without toxins Sep 6, 2008
Skeptics say consequences such as cancer or birth defects develop over the course of years. Garrity found that the average U.S. woman uses at least nine cosmetic products each day; while any of them alone might be worry-free, consumers may not consider the cumulative exposure of multiple products. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
McCain's text Sep 6, 2008
Her concern for those less blessed than we are victims of land mines, children born in poverty and with birth defects shows the measure of her humanity. I know she will make a great first lady. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Food poisoning, Chronic illnesses, Sep 6, 2008
But the medicines she takes to keep her body from rejecting her replacement kidney carry a high risk of causing birth defects, so she has ruled out pregnancy. Rachel Bishop/Special. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
30 Ways to Live Longer Sep 5, 2008
Beetroot can help reduce the chance of a stroke and lower cholesterol, carrots are good for healthy vision, while parsnips reduce the risk of spina bifida and other birth defects. 6. (Fox News)
Bisphenol A: If you're alarmed, learn why Sep 5, 2008
negligible concern that exposure of pregnant women to bisphenol A will result in fetal or neonatal mortality, birth defects or reduced birth weight and growth in their offspring. negligible concern that exposure to bisphenol A will cause reproductive effects in non-occupationally exposed adults and minimal concern for workers exposed to higher levels in occupational settings. (Los Angeles Times)
Southern women (and men) know Sarah Palin Sep 5, 2008
Probably a good choice since the age of the woman greatly increases her chances of birth defects. Maybe 17 yr olds should think of that too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
That Palin's a fighter Sep 5, 2008
GOP the retard party-@9:16 I hope you have achild one day and I wish nothing but the worst in birth defects possible for you and your child how dare you make fun and poke at a 4 month old baby with downs syndrom. You say it was an episode of spinger, even he does not insult mentally challenged people the way you have. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia turf firms sued over lead-based coloring Sep 5, 2008
Lead has been found to cause cancer, birth defects and other health problems and is especially harmful to developing children. Since 1986, companies selling products containing elevated levels of lead in California must disclose it to consumers under state law. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
CHEMICAL IN PLASTICS: 'Some concern' still tied to BPA Sep 5, 2008
The program has "minimal" concern its second-lowest level that BPA affects the breast or causes early puberty in girls and "negligible" concern that it causes birth defects, fetal or newborn death or reproductive problems in adults. ON THE WEB. (USA Today)
Vitamins, family style: What to take when Sep 4, 2008
This vitamin seems like such a do-gooder: It helps prevent birth defects, and studies suggest that it could help adults lower heart disease risk. But recently, researchers raised the possibility that excess folic acid may increase the danger of colon cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Study: Measles Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism Sep 4, 2008
Rubella has similar symptoms to measles, but is generally milder although it can cause birth defects in fetuses of pregnant women with the disease; mumps causes high fever and painful swelling on one or both sides of the face. One 1998 study found remnants of the measles virus in the intestines of children suffering from both autism and GI problems estimated to be up to a quarter of the autistic population. (Scientific American)
Cell Division Study Resolves 50-year-old Debate, May Aid Cancer Research Sep 4, 2008
3, 2008) A new study at Oregon State University has finally resolved a controversy that cellular biologists have been arguing over for nearly 50 years, with findings that may aid research on everything from birth defects and genetic diseases to the most classic "cell division" issue of them all cancer ... Accurate and effective cell division, researchers say, is also key to the understanding of some genetic diseases, miscarriages, birth defects and other issues. (Science Daily)
The Dietitian Magician: Building a better baby Sep 4, 2008
High intakes of vitamin A have been linked with birth defects ... It is recommended that all women get 400 mcg of folic acid daily from puberty through menopause to prevent birth defects in their offspring. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Hear National Toxicology scientists discuss BPA Sep 4, 2008
The NTP has negligible concern that exposure of pregnant women to bisphenol A will result in fetal or neonatal mortality, birth defects, or reduced birth weight and growth in their offspring. The NTP has negligible concern that exposure to bisphenol A will cause reproductive effects in non-occupationally exposed adults and minimal concern for workers exposed to higher levels in occupational settings. (USA Today -- Money)
Suits filed over lead in artificial turf Sep 4, 2008
Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires warning of exposure to an unsafe level of a chemical that can cause cancer or birth defects. Lead is a carcinogen and can cause neurological damage, says the lawsuit filed in Alameda Superior Court. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kids of older dads have higher bipolar risk Sep 4, 2008
Factors involving mothers, including age and health, have long been thought to be most closely linked with birth defects and other abnormalities ... Advanced paternal age also has been linked with birth defects, and some sperm banks have age limits for donors because of that. (CNN -- Health)
Bipolar disorder risk rises with older fathers Sep 3, 2008
Advanced paternal age also has been linked with birth defects, and some sperm banks have age limits for donors because of that. While important for scientists, the study results shouldn't discourage older men from fathering children, said Emma Frans, the lead author. (San Francisco Chronicle)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Aug. 27, 2008 Sep 2, 2008
Susan Duthie and colleagues note that researchers have known for years that a deficiency of folate, one of the B vitamins commonly called folic acid, increases the risk of birth defects. As a result, manufacturers enrich some foods with folate. (EurekAlert!)
Deadly Intentions Aug 31, 2008
Acceptance of euthanasia in select cases leads inevitably to an ever-expanding circle of those considered "killable." In 30 years of unpunished (and eventually legalized) assisted suicide in the Netherlands, the circle of accepted killings to include the depressed, the disabled, and infants born with birth defects. Once a society accepts the right to commit suicide to prevent suffering, the right to kill to prevent suffering follows. (Townhall.com)
Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Skin? Aug 31, 2008
Exposure to one of these chemicals is unlikely to cause health problems, but repeated exposure can be linked to serious health issues like cancer and birth defects. More people are seeking safe cosmetics that they know won't be causing them, their families, or any animals harm. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Cosmetics, toxins and you Aug 30, 2008
Skeptics such as Garrity say that consequences such as cancer or birth defects develop over the course of years rather than the lifespan of a lipstick ... Here s a list of synthetic cosmetic ingredients known to cause or strongly suspected of causing cancer, birth defects or endocrine (hormone) disruption, as compiled by nutritionist and author Ann Louise Gittleman for the Organic Diva website. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Emerson visits Trimfoot, Parkland Health Center Aug 28, 2008
The Breast Cancer Fund led the campaign for a ban, based on concerns that chemicals are linked to breast cancer, decreased sperm counts, birth defects and other problems. The new law is part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Dr. Thomas H. Weller, 93; virologist won Nobel Prize for work on polio Aug 28, 2008
Weller also isolated the rubella (German measles) and herpes zoster viruses and demonstrated that the rubella virus and cytomegalovirus could be transmitted congenitally to fetuses, producing birth defects. Weller "was one of the great scientists of the 20th century and a leader in neglected tropical diseases," said Dr. Dyann Wirth, chairwoman of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard School of Public Health, where Weller spent most of his career. (Los Angeles Times)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
Pregnant women with epilepsy who took the anti-seizure drug topiramate, sold under the brand name Topiramax, had a higher rate of delivering babies with birth defects such as cleft palate, a small UK in the journal Neurology found. Topiramate is also prescribed for migraines. (USA Today -- Money)
Chemical pollutants likely culprits in rising birth defects Aug 27, 2008
As public health professionals, we are concerned about the high rates of birth defects in Alaska and possible links to environmental contaminants. As reported last month in the Daily News, the fact that "Alaska infants are twice as likely to be born with major birth defects as infants in the U.S. as a whole" cannot be explained simply by cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, maternal age and diet ... The article did not discuss the growing body of scientific evidence that suggests... (Anchorage Daily News)
Trends In Prescription Medication Sharing Among Reproductive-aged Women Aug 27, 2008
18, 2007) Although prescription medications that may increase the risk of birth defects are commonly used by women in their childbearing years, only about half receive contraceptive counseling from their. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Too Much Cell Death, Fetal Abnormalities Aug 27, 2008
A grant from the March of Dimes, whose mission is to prevent birth defects and infant mortality, is enabling him to compare cell loss in mice following different levels of alcohol consumption to the usual loss that occurs in development ... "We are not saying that every pregnant woman who drinks three or four glasses of wine in a short period will have a baby with birth defects, but it elevates the risk.". (Science Daily)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Aug 27, 2008
Obesity 'linked to birth defects ... Women who are obese when they conceive are more likely to have babies with birth defects than are mothers of normal weight, a US study suggests ... The relevant birth defects include missing limbs and malformed hearts. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Poisoned artery Aug 26, 2008
A few years back Dr Ceresola was diagnosed with cancer and, as a medical doctor, he is well aware that PCBs can cause not only infertility and birth defects in mammals, but also colon and breast cancers. "Is there a link between the pollution and my cancer?" he asks. (BBC News)
Just How Harmful Are Bisphenol-A Plastics? Aug 26, 2008
For her part, the 54-year-old Hunt, now at Washington State University, focuses on aneuploidy, or an abnormal number of chromosomes in eggs that causes birth defects and miscarriages. Last year she co-authored a paper in PLoS that, she says, makes her original discovery look like child s play. (Scientific American)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Aug 26, 2008
Low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to birth defects, and there's evidence that we are talking very low levels of perchlorate. " An Arizona study showed that women who drank Colorado River water with perchlorate levels of 1 to 2 parts per billion had infants with different thyroid hormone levels from infants from mothers who drank uncontaminated water, Walker said. Lyle of the state Food and Agriculture Department said that "because (the perchlorate data) is inconclusive, there is no basis... (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
No Prescription? Have Some of Mine Aug 26, 2008
TPP We don t know the effect of drugs on sperm count, or more to the point, on potential birth defects or developmental delays in children fathered by men of childbearing age, because no one is testing them ... I didn t yell at my mom when she called me to say that women my age shouldn t eat too much tuna because it can cause birth defects ... I suspect you are talking about the acne medication Accutane, which is proven to cause birth defects. (New York Times)
Better control of epilepsy is under the scalp Aug 25, 2008
Despite the disorder, she married her boyfriend, Eric, and they chose to have a child, even though the medications can cause birth defects. Although not all of her bosses were sensitive, Soldate was determined to work and spent 14 years servicing accounts in the mortgage industry. (Modesto Bee, CA)
