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A birth defect involving the stomach called gastroschisis has doubled recently

Friday, January 22, 2016 Rate of Severe Stomach Birth Defect Doubled Over Two Decades: CDC A birth defect involving the stomach called gastroschisis has doubled in recent years. Read more ... Related Reading • Gastroschisis • Birth Defects Today's Health News •  Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk •  Americans 100 and Older Are Living Even Longer Now •  Frail Seniors Face Increased Death Risk After Surgery, Study Suggests •  Elderly May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings •  Check Your Risk for Diabetes, CDC Urges •  Simple Blood Test May Predict a Blood Cancer's Return •  Did Antarctic Explorer Shackleton Have a 'Hole in His Heart'? •  Supermarkets Nearby May Help Kids Lose Some Weight: Study •  Excess Weight Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Kids •  Rate of Severe Stomach Birth Defect Doubled Over Two Decades: CDC •  Health Tip: Promote Healthier Eating in Kids •  Health Tip: Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter? •  'Standing Desks' in Classrooms May Kickstart Kids' Activity •  As Winter Storm Targets Eastern U.S., Tips for Stepping Out Safely •  More Patients Satisfied With Doctor Visits: Survey •  Clot-Busters Might Be Useful for 'Previously Dependent' Stroke Patients Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis? • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors Top Viewed Articles • Zika Virus in Southern U.S. • Zika Virus Guidelines • Treat Respiratory Infections • Berries, Citrus for Sex • Soda Health Warning Labels Picture Slideshows • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Visual Guide to ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Warning Signs • Got Extreme Mood Shifts? • Depression Myths and Facts Latest Pet Health Content • Heart Failure in Dogs • Asthma in Cats • Dog Food Allergies • Healthy Cat Weight • Pets and Allergies Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide