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

The rare birth defect is associated with the mosquito-borne Zika virus. — -- At the center of the Zika virus crisis is the rise of a dangerous condition called microcephaly. The rare birth defect ...

This week is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. About one in 100 babies is born with a congenital heart defect, making ...

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Tampa couple is grieving the loss of their daughter who was born with a rare but fatal birth defect. Catherine Mornhineway and Andrew Ford said they got the devastating ...

A Texas family is just days away from the first of several life-changing medical procedures for their baby. 11-month-old Brody Shain was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate, meaning his ...

IRMO, SC - COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A birth defect is likely the cause of an Irmo High School baseball player's sudden death Saturday, his parents say. Michael Lassiter was taking a shower Thursday ...

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash ...

DENVER -- A decline in maternal smoking in the U.S. corresponded with a decline in infants born with gastroschisis, researchers found. In an examination of more than 25 million live births, maternal ...

Two-thirds of women in their child-bearing years have an increased risk for birth defects due to a lifestyle factor they can change, a new study says. These risk factors -- low levels of vitamin B9 ...

The window of opportunity to address risk factors for birth defects lies in pre-pregnancy care, according to a study based on responses from 5,374 women that published in August. Research, published ...

NEW JERSEY (KTRK) -- A congenital defect hasn't stopped this kitten from playing thanks to a brilliant idea from his owner. Lydia got Marcus when he was only 4 weeks old. He was born with a congenital ...