Carla K. Johnson

Recent stories written by Carla K. Johnson

Study finds link between antibiotics, birth defects (11/3/2009)

CHICAGO – Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections and birth defects. Reassuringly, the most-used antibiotics in early pregnancy – penicillins – appear to be the safest.

Studies find higher autism rate (10/6/2009)

CHICAGO – Two new government studies indicate about 1 in 100 children has an autism disorder – higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150.