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Down Syndrome Births Increase by One-Third

The number of babies born with Down Syndrome is up one-third in the U.S. population over the past three decades, according to new information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The chromosomal disorder known as Down Syndrome affects approximately 1 in 800 births in the United States.
The genetic condition occurs when an [...]

Chemicals used in plastics may feminize boys

Chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics may disrupt hormones in baby boys causing genital defects or feminization says new research.
A study out of the University of Rochester Medical Center has found that young boys that are exposed to chemicals called phthalates in utero have a lower likelihood of typical male playtime behavior. Two phthalates [...]

Swine Flu drug Tamiflu urged for Pregnant Women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) said on Tuesday that because a test result for the new H1N1, “Swine Flu” flu can take days, Tamiflu should be given to any pregnant patient with flu symptoms combines with likely contact with someone else with Swine Flu.
Pregnant women who get swine flu are at such [...]

Swine Flu Alert or, “Pig Flu” - Simple Advice

There are eight confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK. In the United Sates, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now confirmed nearly 130 swine flu cases in eleven states, adding South Carolina to the list with ten test results coming back positive.
In Mexico roughly 12 people have died and more than [...]

Baby Formula Found To Contain Same Chemicals As Rocket Fuel

Parents may be surprised to hear that the same chemical found in fireworks and rockets has been discovered in baby formula brands.
Perchlorate is an oxidizer in solid fuels, it is found in explosives such as fireworks, flares and rockets.
The study, carried out by scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that 15 [...]

US Baby Boom in 2007 - Statistics just released

The US is experiencing a Baby Boom. Births break all previous records now at 4.3 million with 40% of babies born to unmarried parents.
Abortions appear to have dropped to their lowest levels ever and teen birth rates are up for the second year in a row.
The 4,317,119 births in 2007, beats all previous records as [...]