Abbott recalling certain Similac brand powder infant formulas.

Abbott is recalling these products following an internal quality review, which detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted.

The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:

• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers.
• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

Scientists Developing Blood Test for Down Syndrome

Dutch researchers may soon be able to determine whether or not an unborn child has down syndrome through blood tests. The researchers say their test will reveal problems in fetal DNA as early as six to eight weeks in pregnancy. If the study proves to be accurate, the test may be available in a few years. The blood tests could be the first reliable method of diagnosing down syndrome without doing invasive testing.

Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Tie to Brain Development

Researchers have found a gene responsible for regulating human brain development named the Pax6 gene. The Pax6 gene helps to direct stem cells that make up the brain and spinal cord in the early stages of embryonic development. The findings may lead the way towards being able to treat brain diseases such as Parkinson's or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The gene plays a different role in the development in animals than in humans. The Pax6 may also explain why the human brain is larger and more advanced than brains in other species.

Excess Weight Increases Risk of Miscarriage After IVF

According to study including 310 woman who became pregnant after in-vitro fertilization (IVF), woman who are overweight have a higher risk of miscarriage. 22 percent of woman who became pregnant after IVF had a miscarriage, compared to 33 percent of those who were overweight or obese.

Over 2 Million Cribs Recalled Amid Safety Concerns

Over 2 million cribs have been recalled from manufactures Evenflo, Delta Enterprice Corp, Child Craft, Jardine Enterprises, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the crib. Most of the cribs were drop-sides. No deaths have been linked to the recalled cribs.

When Parents Smoke, Kids' Weight, Behavior May Suffer

According to Healthday News, New studies suggest a connection between parents who smoke and kids who are heavier or misbehave. It may be impossible to prove a cause-and-effect relationship because it's considered unethical to assign some parents to smoke for a study.

Combo vaccine raises risk of fever-related seizures in kids

According to Healthday News, toddlers who receive the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella (chicken pox) separately in the same visit have a lower chance of having a febrile seizure a week to 10 days after receiving the shot than those children who received the combination MMRV.

Baby medicine recall

A number of baby cold and cough products are being voluntarily removed from store shelves. Johnson and Johnson, Wyeth, Novartis and prestige brands holdings are re-calling certain non-prescription infant medications. This recall does not affect medicines labeled for use by kids two year old and and older. This comes ahead of a Food and Drug Administration meeting next week which will look at studies on whether these drugs can be risky to young children. We're giving you every single one it's a long list. The re-called medicines are:

Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops,

Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops,

Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough,

Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula,

Pediacare Infant Dropper Decongestant P-E,

Pediacare Infant Drops Decongestant P-S-E,

Pediacare Infant Dropper Decongestant and Cough P-E Products,

Pediacare Infant Drops Decongestant and Cough P-S-E,

Pediacare Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough,

Robitussin Infant Cough D-M Drops,

Triaminic Infant and Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant,

Triaminic Infant and Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough,

Concentrated Infants' Tylenol Drops Plus Cold,

Concentrated Infants' Tylenol Drops Plus Cold and Cough.

Amazon.com Free Fisher-Price TRIO Vehicle with select toy purchase.

Amazon.com is offering a free Fisher-Price TRIO Vehicle with select toy purchase.

Baby Clothes Little Dresses (reg. $24 at Amazon.com)

Amazon.com has Baby Dresses under $7.50 (reg. $24)