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Researchers find cause behind birth defects due to Zika virus
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): Pregnant women are already advised to take proper care of their health and when it comes to Zika virus, they out to take utmost care as the virus can cause birth defects. A new study has shed light on the possible causes behind this.
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Pregnant women taking epilepsy drugs more likely to deliver babies with bi
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): Drugs prescribed to control epilepsy in pregnant women with migraine, pain and bipolar disorder are likely to deliver babies with birth defects, according to a new study.
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Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 29 (ANI): Researchers have determined that severe air pollution can lead to birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy.
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Study finds cancer-fighting gene to prevent birth defects
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 10 (ANI): A new research has revealed how p53 gene plays a pivotal role in healthy neural tube development. The p53 is a tumour subdue famous throughout scientific literature and history for its role in protecting humans from cancer. The neural tube is a vital
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Fathers-to-be who smoke could harm their baby
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Fathers-to-be better quit smoking as it does not only harm you but your baby as well. A new research has linked paternal smoking to increased risk of congenital heart defects.
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High blood sugar during pregnancy influences fetal heart development
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): A recent research was conducted to study the influences of maternal diabetes on fetal heart development.
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Antiepileptic drugs could lead to birth defects
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): A group of researchers have found that a common drug for treating epileptic seizures if used by pregnant women can lead to birth defects.
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J-K: Centre for children with birth defects sets up in Udhampur
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Apr. 04 (ANI): Now, parents, especially of children with birth defects, can breathe a sigh of relief here as an early intervention centre has been set up in Udhampur District Hospital.
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Low carbohydrate intake may lead to increased risk in birth defects
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan. 25 (ANI): A new study infers effects of low carbohydrate intake on pregnant women. It states that women who are pregnant or are planning to be should avoid diet that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates.
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Air pollution leads to lower IQ, psychiatric problems in children: Study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): A shocking new study revealed the significant association between air pollution and birth defects.
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How air pollution exposure during early pregnancy can harm babies
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): A new study adds to growing evidence that exposure to air pollution before conception or even during the first month during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects in children.
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This protein may be new weapon against cancer, birth defects
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 15 (ANI): A team of researchers has come up with an artificial protein that may block malignant properties of cancer cells as well as correct certain birth defects.
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