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Wheat and Birth Defects

Even more problems with wheat. Now a new federal study shows that babies born in major wheat-producing counties were twice as likely to have birth defects as those born in rural counties with low wheat production. Don't be fooled like I was when I was in med school 20 years ago and had the nickname "Dr. Fiber." Whole wheat is not the friend you might believe. If you are not familiar with the dangers of wheat you can review my recent article on wheat

CBS News.com July 11, 2003