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Smoking cannabis could have a catastrophic effect on fertility and fetal development, a new study suggests.  In the US, cannabis use has nearly doubled in the past decade with 21.8 percent of individuals aged 12 years and older – 61.8 million people – reporting marijuana use in 2023, up from 12.6 percent in 2013.  Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada say …

A large study of more than 5 million women over 30 years has suggested that CT scans before conception could increase the risk of pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies. As concerning as the results seem, there are a lot of caveats to consider. This observational study was conducted in Ontario, Canada, between 1992 and 2023, involving 5,142,339 pregnancies that resulted …

Up to 53 million American women of childbearing age have at least one risk factor that increases the odds of severe birth defects. A CDC study including survey responses from more than 5,300 women as young as 12 and up to 49 reported that over 66 percent had at least one risk factor: obesity, diabetes, a history of smoking, food …

One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points to five risk factors that public health officials — and, in some cases, women themselves — can do something about: obesity, diabetes, smoking …

One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points to five risk factors that public health officials — and, in some cases, women themselves — can do something about: obesity, diabetes, smoking …

The currently airing dramas “The Winning Try” and “The Defects” have released official statements following the passing of actor Song Young Kyu. On August 4, SBS’s “The Winning Try” expressed their condolences, stating, “We express our deepest condolences over the heartbreaking news and sincerely wish the deceased peace. We also extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.” Regarding Song …

Some Power Stick deodorants manufactured by A.P. Deauville are under recall for manufacturing defects, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall impacts more than 67,000 cases of roll-on deodorants that were sold nationally, a notice posted by the agency shows. The issue is related to deviations with “current good manufacturing practices,” a set of guidelines for for pharmaceutical manufacturing, …

It’s the northernmost state in America, made up of remote towns and villages that suffer from brutal weather and months of darkness. Aside from Alaska‘s harsh climate, the state also has to contend with a rising number of birth defects. A 2021 report from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium reported that in 2017 – the latest data available – there …