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 ...

Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving ...

Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting about one in every 100 babies. While hearing that diagnosis can be frightening for families, ...

Mount Sinai is using artificial intelligence to help doctors screen for congenital heart defects before birth. Carnegie ...

When a woman is pregnant, her thoughts tend to focus on the baby's name, the color of the nursery and preparing the home for the new arrival. Most parents-to-be never have to worry about their child ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving medication ...

Liza Robbins is not one to sit on the sidelines. The varsity basketball player for the Bennett Blazers was born with spina bifida — a birth defect that often means paralysis of the lower limbs and ...

Birth defects can lead to functional abnormalities or deformities in the appearance of a baby. Birth defects are caused by many complications. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Sonia Golani, ...