Ground water contamination seen as time bomb risk
Washington reports that underground water pollution threatens drinking supplies for over half the U.S. population while no nationwide monitoring exists. Experts warn contamination is widespread and hard to reverse, with lawmakers proposing a national groundwater commission amid stalled policy actions.
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Healthy Twin Born 115 Days After Death Of Brother
In St Louis a woman delivered a healthy boy 115 days after her twin fetus died, the longest interval between twins on record. Justin Christopher Kerber, 6 pounds 14 ounces, was born at St John’s Mercy Medical Center. Medical staff say the baby is healthy despite rapid breathing. The length between fetal death and birth surpassed prior 65 day record. The mother, Sherry Kerber, and father Jack Kerber praised the outcome and discussed high risk pregnancy treatment.
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Acne drug Accutane blamed for infant deformities
Three deformed babies born to women using Accutane prompt Hoffman La Roche and FDA to boost safety notices. Company sends warnings to about 500,000 doctors and pharmacists and prepares updated bottle inserts. Drug remains on market, with emphasis on pregnancy risk and bolded warnings.
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