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  Women Who Give Birth to Multiple Babies After IVF Are at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

  July 9, 2013 — Women who give birth to multiple babies following IVF treatment are at a higher risk of breast cancer than those giving birth to singletons or who remain childless. Investigators said the explanation ... > full story
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  Researchers Identify Specific Fetal Antigens Attacked by Maternal Antibodies

  July 9, 2013 — Researchers have identified the specific antibodies that target fetal brain proteins in the blood of a subset of women whose children are diagnosed with autism. The finding is the first to pinpoint a ... > full story
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  Most Babies Born to Mothers on Methadone Exposed to Several Illicit Drugs in Womb

  July 8, 2013 — Most babies born to drug addicted mums on methadone maintenance are exposed to several other drugs while in the womb, and half are additionally exposed to excess alcohol, reveal the results of a ... > full story
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  Early, Late First Exposure to Solid Food Appears Associated With Development of Type 1 Diabetes

  July 8, 2013 — Both an early and late first exposure to solid food for infants appears to be associated with the development of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, according to a new ... > full story
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  Early Life and in Utero Factors Found to Influence Testicular Function in Adulthood

  July 8, 2013 — A new study based on a 20-year follow-up of one of the world's largest study cohorts, suggests that exposure to several factors in utero and in early life may lead to reduced semen parameters in ... > full story
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  Fewer Men Become Dads, Norwegian Study Shows

  July 8, 2013 — How is it possible to be both a present parent and a successful employee? This question has been posed by Norwegian women since the 1970s. Today, men are asking the same ... > full story
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  Why Some Women Don't Have Enough Breastmilk for Baby: Important Role of Insulin in Making Breast Milk Identified

  July 5, 2013 — Why do so many mothers have difficulty making enough milk to breastfeed? A new study adds to previous research implicating insulin's role in lactation ... > full story
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  Key Factors in Understanding Differences in Rates of Birth Defects Identified

  July 4, 2013 — New research highlights important information for health professionals and parents about the factors which may increase the likelihood of a baby being born with a birth ... > full story
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  Ethicists Find UK Ban on Embryo Sex Selection 'Unjustifiable'

  July 2, 2013 — As Europe’s leading fertility specialists gather at a conference in London this weekend, a major new publication from leading medical ethicists finds no justification to support the UK’s ... > full story
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  Curcumin May Protect Premature Infants' Lungs

  July 2, 2013 — Curry spice provides protective qualities for premature infants' lungs, study ... > full story

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