Study: Heart Birth Defects Up with Climate Change

While previous research linked heat exposure among pregnant women to heart defects in their newborns, the causes remain unclear.

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20190130/study-heart-birth-defects-up-with-climate-change?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

The increased health risks linked to e-cigarette use held strong even after researchers accounted for other potential risk factors, such as age, excess weight, diabetes and smoking.

https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20190130/vaping-tied-to-rise-in-stroke-heart-attack-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices

Consumer Reports experts tested 45 juices made by 24 brands, including well-known and lesser-known brands such as Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott\'s, Great Value from Walmart, Clover Valley from Dollar General, and Big Win from Rite Aid. Those tested included organic products, too, as well as store brands from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s

https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20190130/heavy-metals-found-in-popular-fruit-juices?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets

The chicken nuggets were shipped to stores across the U.S.

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20190130/tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-nuggets?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'Mind-Reading' AI Turns Thoughts Into Spoken Words

\"Our ultimate goal is to develop technologies that can decode the internal voice of a patient who is unable to speak,\" said the study’s author.

https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20190129/mind-reading-ai-turns-thoughts-into-spoken-words?src=RSS_PUBLIC

OTC Hearing Aids Coming, But Some Seek Options Now

With over-the-counter hearing aids a year or more away from market, many patients are having to choose between really expensive and sort of expensive devices.

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20190129/otc-hearing-aids-coming-but-some-seek-options-now?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Layer Up During the Polar Vortex

To stay safe in frigid weather, keep your head, face and nose covered, dress in layers to prevent heat loss, and wear sturdy, insulated boots with thick wool socks.

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20190129/layer-up-during-the-polar-vortex?src=RSS_PUBLIC