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This week saw a number of articles about pregnancy, breast feeding and advice for newborn screenings. We also saw a number of articles covering the discovery of a biochemical that may lead to tests for depression. Here are those stories as well as a few others that are must-read!

• Breast-Feeding Seen to Curb Type 2 Diabetes Later (Reuters Health)
• If Pregnant Women Stop Smoking, Babies Are Happier (Reuters Health)
• Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression (HealthDay)

Interesting Articles for Week of March 7

• Task Force Confirms Newborn Screening Advice (Reuters Health)
• Antidepressants May Suppress Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Reuters Health)
• New Technology No Better at Spotting 'Anesthesia Awareness' (HealthDay)
• Group Gets to Test New Merck AIDS Drug in Gel (Reuters Health)
• New Drug for Brain Cancer Too Dangerous for Pediatric Patients (HealthDay)
• Doctor's Reminders Boosts Adherence to Meds (Reuters Health)
• Researchers Find Cause of Severe Allergic Reaction to Cancer Drug
• New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (HealthDay)
• Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure (HealthDay)

Enjoy and have a great weekend!