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1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies’ Thyroids
Women living near Seveso disaster were 6 times more likely to deliver infants with problems

Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Boosts Risk for Birth Defects
Women 3 to 4 times more likely to deliver baby with at least one problem, U.S. study finds

Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor

Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome
Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition

Health Tip: Taking Folic Acid
How much do you need?

Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
Mom's use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs may affect kids into early adolescence, study shows

Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby’s Skull
Deficiency could cause even more serious troubles later on, study suggests

Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm
Prospective dads might want to up their intake of the nutrient, study suggests

Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies
Researchers note most hospitals already stocked with simple, inexpensive solution

Short Birth Length Boosts Men’s Suicide Risk
More than twice as likely as other adults to attempt to end own life, study finds