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A preliminary study about autism is raising concerns in the medical community

A preliminary study about autism is raising concerns in the medical community. Researchers found new mothers with high levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 were more likely to have kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Doctors and health officials stress that women should keep taking prenatal supplements proven to prevent other serious birth defects. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study.

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CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning"

New research on the Zika virus is speeding up a debate about how to prevent the spread of the disease. One big question facing U.S. health officials is whether the government should recommend that women avoid getting pregnant if they live in areas where Zika is spreading. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what could be an unprecented recommendation.

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An infected baby in Hawaii was born with birth defects

Health officials are bracing for more U.S. cases of the Zika virus. An infected baby in Hawaii was born with birth defects. Experts think the mom got the virus in Brazil where thousands of brain injuries in newborns could be the result of virus. Brazil is one of the 14 countries and territories including Puerto Rico where the CDC continues a travel advisory. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the virus.

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