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06 Jun 2019

Air pollution can lead to birth defects

According to the World Health Organization, nine out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing a high level of pollutants, and one of every 9 global deaths can be attributed to exposure to air pollution, totalling over 7 million premature deaths a year.

12 Oct 2017

Fever in early pregnancy may up birth defect risk

The findings showed that fever itself interferes with the development of the heart and jaw during the first three to eight weeks of pregnancy, causing deformities within the embryo.

17 Jun 2017

Chemicals found in detergents, shampoos can cause birth defects: Study

The study found that the chemicals, known as quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats”, can lead to birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord.

22 Mar 2017

Researchers identify gene linked to human cleft lip and palate

Researchers have identified a gene that may cause cleft lip and palate in humans.

02 Jul 2016

Zika fears: Novak Djokovic still undecided on 2016 Rio Olympics participation

Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean.

28 Jan 2016

Brazil's Rousseff declares war on mosquito spreading Zika virus

President Dilma Rousseff said on Wednesday that Brazil must wage war against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the Zika virus linked to a surge in cases of a dangerous birth defect, focussing on eliminating the insect`s breeding grounds.

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