11 results

• Babies Born Through IVF Face Higher Risk of Heart Defects: Study

  October 2, 2024

  Michael Adams

  New research warns that compared to children who are naturally conceived, babies born following IVF treatments may face a higher risk of developing congenital heart defects.

• Many Pregnant Women With Heart Defects Do Not Get Proper Tests: Study

  June 11, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A CDC study warns that not enough women are getting heart tests when they become pregnant, leaving them more vulnerable to complications linked to congenital heart defects.

• Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Area Fracking Operations: Study

  July 26, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that children exposed to hydraulic fracturing air pollution in their mothers' womb face an increased risk of congenital heart defects.

• Arsenic Contaminated Drinking Water Can Damage The Hearts Of Young Adults: Study

  May 10, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Exposure to arsenic in drinking water can cause heart damage, according to the findings of a new study.

• Air Pollution May Negatively Affect Fetal Heart Development: Study

  March 22, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links air pollution to exposure to problems with fetal heart development.

• Diflucan Side Effects Increase Risk Of Miscarriage, Heart Birth Defects: Study

  February 27, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study provides more evidence that the yeast infection drug Diflucan may increase the risk of miscarriages and heart defects when taken by pregnant women.

• Daytrana, Concerta Side Effects May Increase Risk of Heart Defects With Pregnancy Use: Study

  December 21, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some ADHD drugs may increase the risk of congenital malformations in newborns when taken by expecting mothers.

• CDC Warns About Critical Gaps in Screening Infants For Heart Defects, Hearing Loss

  August 25, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC is calling for all hospitals to conduct heart defect and hearing screening for newborns, after discovering that some hospitals do not do such screening, potentially putting infants at risk.

• Genetics May Play Role In Antidepressant Birth Defect Risks: Study

  March 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The risk of birth defects when taking SSRIs during pregnancy may be increased in mothers and infants with certain genetic variations, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Paxil, Zoloft, Similar SSRIs Increase Risk of Birth Defects, Stillbirth: Study

  December 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Certain antidepressants, like Zoloft, Paxil and Celexa, may increase the risk of congenital heart defects and stillbirth, according to the findings of a new study.