(Eric Gay, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Birth defects affect millions of families worldwide each year, shaping lives long before a child ...

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash Vaidya recommends that couples schedule consultations with healthcare ...

Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving medication without fear of it causing birth defects in their children. Subscribe ...

Noticing a receding hairline? You’re not alone — and thanks to years of research, effective treatments are within reach. Male ...

Background Congenital anomalies are among the common health problems faced by children in low- and middle-income countries, ...

SCIENTISTS have detected dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, linked to cancer, birth defects and hormone disruption. Human and synthetic hair extensions ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — In the newest episode of 12 Health, one New Bedford family shares their experience with a rare and often undiagnosed hidden birth defect called laryngeal cleft.

Secondhand smoke is also harmful during pregnancy, as it can cause lower birth weight and even lead to premature birth.

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who ...

10:50, Wed, Feb 11, 2026 Updated: 13:04, Wed, Feb 11, 2026 Hospital bosses have been told to stop discouraging first-cousin marriages despite an increased risk of birth defects. Guidance has been ...

I didn’t feel like I was a child, I felt like I was growing up too quickly. I didn’t speak to anyone about what was going on at home ...