Though he has yet to secure stable employment, he dedicates his time to volunteering with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria (SBHAN), where he advocates for the rights and ...

Florida State University researchers have demonstrated that significantly increasing dietary folic acid in mice can prevent peripheral neuropathy, a condition commonly associated with diabetes and ...

Hailey Bieber’s doctor told her to not get pregnant because of the rare genetic condition that increased her risk of ...

UCSF Health’s Adult Congenital Cardiology Program has earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), recognizing UCSF’s dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered ...

Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...

Stem cell therapy performed on babies in the womb could reverse brain abnormalities linked to a severe birth defect, experts have said. Spina bifida occurs when a baby’s spine fails to develop fully ...

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. Valproic ...

East Hanover, February 13, 2026 – Novartis today announced final results from the Phase III ALIGN study supporting a slowing decline in kidney function in adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) who were ...

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.

A child born with a serious birth defect can face challenges throughout life, and a University of South Florida researcher wants to employ better methods to track trends and identify health issues ...

The move, which addresses a long-standing gap in food regulation without altering how tortillas look or taste, took effect on January 1. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two ...