Folic acid in flour too low to prevent birth defects, scientists say
“We would hope that whatever the decision on the amount of folic acid to be added, the levels of mandatory
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Here’s what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby
Credit: Zastolskiy Victor/Shutterstock A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was
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Colchester Zoo welcomes birth of Southern white rhino calf
A new Southern white rhino calf has been born at Colchester Zoo, as part of a breeding programme that looks
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Paris Hilton announces birth of first child with husband Carter Reum | Ents & Arts News
Paris Hilton appears to have revealed the birth of her first child in a surprise announcement on Instagram. The US
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Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight
Map of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit: Environment International (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648 There is scientific
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Jock Stein's birth record available to view online
The football great’s certificate is among new entries added to an official family history website. BBC News Now retrieving an
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Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate
Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate.
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Premature birth linked to poorer school grades in adolescence
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Premature birth, before 34 weeks of pregnancy, is linked to lower scores in math and language
Read moreChina’s population falls for the first time in 60 years as birth rate plunges | World News
China has recorded its first population decline in six decades, as its birth rate plunged according to figures. The world’s
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US birth rates are at record lows, even though the number of kids most Americans say they want has held steady
Credit: The Conversation Birth rates are falling in the U.S. After the highs of the Baby Boom in the mid-20th
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Preterm birth linked to chemicals found in the vagina
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous
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Chester Zoo celebrates birth of world’s rarest chimpanzee
Mike Jordan, animal and plant director at the zoo, said: “In the last 25 years alone the world has lost
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Lynsey Sharp makes comeback from injury and child birth
Lynsey Sharp raced for the first time since September 2019 on Friday Former European 800m champion Lynsey Sharp raced for
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Aldridge woman gives birth on drive after being sent home from hospital
Hannah Mitchell’s partner Phil Bryan delivered his daughter in the passenger seat after calling 999. Read more BBC News Now
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Study calls into question the ‘Hispanic paradox’ for birth outcomes in New York City
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes
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Bruck syndrome: ‘Giving birth was the biggest fear of my life’
A woman from south London with restricted growth says she wants to inspire others after she became the first woman
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Spain: Search for 14 people who ran from plane after emergency landing forced by woman ‘faking’ she was about to give birth | UK News
Spanish police are searching for 14 people who ran from a commercial plane after an emergency landing – which was
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Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Pharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives—a trend applauded by women who
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Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects
Demographic information of the cohort. a Phenotype information of the discovery cohort; b Phenotype information of the validation cohort; c Number of patients
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Drug candidates could provide new birth control options for men
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For decades, researchers have been working on “male birth control”—and studies show there is a demand.
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