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1 in 20 Pregnant Women Infected with Zika Have Babies with Birth Defects 06/08/2017 07:00 PM EDT Report from U.S. territories finds 120 newborns suffered range of devastating developmental problems Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Infections and Pregnancy, Zika Virus Opioids Over-Prescribed After C-Sections 06/08/2017 05:00 PM EDT Pills women don't use may end up in the wrong hands, researchers suggest Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Postpartum Care It's Snakes to the Rescue for Heart Patients 06/08/2017 04:00 PM EDT Venom from one slithery serpent might be source of a better blood thinner, early research suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners Does a Low-Fat Dairy Habit Boost Parkinson's Risk? 06/08/2017 02:00 PM EDT Study showed 3 or more servings daily raised chances of the movement disorder, but absolute risk still low Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats, Parkinson's Disease Heart Infections Spike as Injection-Drug Abuse Climbs 06/08/2017 02:00 PM EDT Typical endocarditis patient is white, young and from a rural area, report says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Endocarditis, Heroin, Opioid Abuse and Addiction Newborns Sickened with Legionnaire's Disease via Home Water Birth 06/08/2017 02:00 PM EDT Arizona investigators say better precautions needed to avoid the potentially deadly infection Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth, Legionnaires' Disease, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems Abused Women Prone to Unnecessary Ovary Removal 06/08/2017 12:00 PM EDT Researchers think physical, emotional or sexual abuse may prompt women to over-react to gynecological symptoms Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Ovarian Disorders Babies' Fascination with Faces May Start in the Womb 06/08/2017 12:00 PM EDT Ultrasound study detects this preference in 34th week of pregnancy, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Health and Development Climate Change May Up Asthma Irritant, Study Says 06/08/2017 12:00 PM EDT Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Asthma, Climate Change Migraine Warning Signs May Differ in Kids, Adults 06/08/2017 12:00 PM EDT Treating before a headache starts might lead to more effective pain relief, specialist says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Migraine Pregnancy Diet High in Refined Grains Could Increase Child Obesity Risk By Age 7, NIH Study Suggests 06/08/2017 09:09 AM EDT Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes and Pregnancy, Obesity in Children Heart Risks to Fetus from Bipolar Drug May Be Lower Than Thought 06/08/2017 09:00 AM EDT Pregnant women taking lithium should discuss any concerns with doctor, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bipolar Disorder, Congenital Heart Defects, Pregnancy and Medicines Is Full Lymph Node Removal Always Needed for Melanoma? 06/08/2017 09:00 AM EDT Survival was just as long for those who had less extensive surgery, large study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lymphatic Diseases, Melanoma, Surgery Marathon Runs Won't Harm Your Arteries 06/08/2017 09:00 AM EDT Age, not mileage, predicted hardening of vessels in study sample Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atherosclerosis, Exercise and Physical Fitness The Doctor Will (Virtually) See You Now 06/08/2017 09:00 AM EDT Using telehealth for health care Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Talking With Your Doctor Health Tip: Graduating Teens, Take Care of Your Health 06/08/2017 07:00 AM EDT Advice for staying well Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Health   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656