Each week News 4 brings you the latest news on health, fitness and medical breakthroughs. Previous reports are posted here as a service of News 4 St. Louis . Because nothing matters more than your health. Many women do not get enough Calcium because they are Lactose intolerant, and tend to avoid dairy products.
Experts advise trying lactose free products, or using over the counter digestive aids.
Researchers caution the blood test is not a substitute for a mammogram. A pair of studies show that pre-birth surgery on babies with Spina Bifida can reverse some of the severe effects of the disease. Spina Bifida occurs when the spine does not develop properly and the spinal cord is exposed during pregnancy. The studies show that by operating on the fetus to close the opening in the spinal cord, some of the effects can be reversed. The medical reports provided here are not intended to be used as your only source of health information.