All posts tagged with Birth defects

(Natural News) The world is getting more connected by the minute – and with that comes our dependence on specific regions for certain food items. Take Brazil, for example. Thanks to its climate and geographical diversity, the country has slowly put its place on the map: What was once a country only known for sugar […]

(Natural News) A closer look into the past life of alleged Parkland shooter Nikolas de Jesus Cruz has revealed that the troubled young man may have suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD) as a result of poor decisions made by his birth mother while she was pregnant with him. The 19-year-old, who is said to […]

(Natural News) An epilepsy drug that has left 20,000 U.K. children with damage after their mothers took it during pregnancy is coming under fire for failing to warn users of this very serious side effect. The drug, sodium valproate, can control the electrical functions in the brain in a way that prevents life-threatening seizures from […]

(Natural News) The morning sickness drug Diclegis may not be as effective as previously thought, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE revealed. The researchers discussed that the drug, which received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013, did not fare better than a placebo pill in improving symptoms of morning sickness in […]

(Natural News) Low carbohydrate diets, such as Atkin, Paleo, and Keto, continue to become popular diets today. However, you may want to avoid these diets if you are pregnant or trying to become one as they could raise the risk of having babies with congenital disabilities, particularly neural tube birth defects, according to a study. […]

(Natural News) As Big Pharma and the medical establishment continue to convince people they have various medical conditions and need medications to function or even survive, we’re seeing rises in the use of everything from antidepressants to statins. However, a new report from the CDC is shedding light on one disturbing trend in particular: a […]

(Natural News) The first trimester of pregnancy is a delicate time, and everything you expose your unborn child to could set the tone for their health and well-being throughout their entire lifetime. That’s why it pays to be especially vigilant about the toxins in your body as well as your environment when you’re expecting – […]

(Natural News) In the last 10 years, topiramate, an anti-epileptic drug, has been increasingly prescribed to prevent seizures. It is also used to treat bipolar disorder and migraine headaches. Topiramate is also an ingredient for a weight-loss drug that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Earlier studies have determined that women who took topiramate […]

(Natural News) Pregnant women are responsible for their child’s health from day one of conception until adulthood. Pregnancy may have some painful side effects such as back aches and migraine, but it should not be a reason to self-medicate with painkillers. Researchers from the Institute of Research in Environmental and Occupational Health (Irset, in its […]

(Natural News) A study has proven that the primary causes of pervasive developmental disorders are past toxic exposures. Exposure to toxic metals, dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) and organochlorine or organophosphate pesticides/solvents are very common, which may cause hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances. Majority of infants are exposed to mercury thimerosal preservative in vaccines at levels beyond government […]