Scientists Link Flame Retardants And Reduced Human Fertility.

Women exposed to high levels of flame retardants take substantially longer to get pregnant, indicating for the first time that the widespread chemicals may affect human fertility, according to a study published Tuesday. Epidemiologists from the University...

Folic Acid Blocker Medications in Pregnancy Boost Birth Defects Risk

Using medication that reduces or blocks the actions of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy (weeks 1-12), increases the risk that the growing baby will develop abnormalities or birth defects. This conclusion was reached by a team of epidemiologists,...

Cases Of Recreational Water Illnesses On The Rise

More recreational water illnesses (RWI) outbreaks were reported in 2007 than ever before, and the numbers could increase in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).