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Give your baby a healthy start with newborn screenings 09/22/2016 Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Health News myhealthfinder Health Services Health Topics A to Z It’s Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Newborn screenings are tests that check for diseases and conditions in newborn babies — like heart problems and hearing loss. These tests help doctors find many diseases and conditions early, so your baby can be treated sooner. Before your baby is born, take these steps so you’ll be prepared. Find out which tests are available at the hospital where your baby will be born. Ask when you can expect to get your baby’s test results. Make a plan to keep track of your baby’s test results. Check with your health insurance company to find out which tests are covered. If you aren’t planning to give birth at a hospital, see if your midwife can screen your baby. Read about different newborn screening tests. Tip: If you are expecting, check out these other resources to help you get ready for your baby. healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 09/22/2016 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Health Tip: Kids Should Learn Microwave Safety 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Here's what they need to know Health Tip: Stay Safe on a Motorcycle 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Choose appropriate gear Arthritis Drug May Help With Type of Hair Loss 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Researchers saw regrowth in patients with the autoimmune disease alopecia areata Smoking Losing Its Cool With Kids, CDC Says 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Fewer teens are smoking or showing interest in cigarettes and cigars, but e-cigs a concern Flavorings Boost Toxicity of E-Cigarettes in Lab Study 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Increasing device's voltage, to get bigger hit of nicotine, also inflames air passage cells, researcher says Do Open Floor Plans Invite Overeating? 09/22/2016 01:00 PM EDT Fewer calories are consumed in closed kitchen spaces, study says Around the World, Holidays Bring Added Pounds 09/21/2016 01:00 PM EDT Findings from Germany, Japan and the United States suggest festive seasons spur overeating This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .