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

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 ...

In the newest episode of 12 Health, one New Bedford family is sharing their experience with a rare and often undiagnosed ...

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

Birth defects — also known as congenital anomalies — are structural or functional conditions present at birth that can affect ...

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 ...

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

BLOOM (TAMPA) – According to the CDC, every 4.5 minutes a baby is born with a birth defect. While it can often be scary for a new parent to hear about one of these conditions, advances in medicine ...

On Monday, Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester designated Feb. 7-14 as Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week in Sturgis. The designation coincides with National Congenital Heart ...