The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap in his lower spine, through which tissue pushed out and formed a giant, red, balloon-like structure. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new bill up for debate could help reduce the risk of birth defects. The bill looks to fortify enriched ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat a better diet leading up to pregnancy are less likely to have babies with birth defects, according to a new study. Researchers found that fewer babies were ...

The New Year is a time to evaluate and to take steps to improve our lives. Obviously, birth is the ultimate new beginning, and it is appropriate that this month is National Birth Defects Awareness ...

Corn chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas — while all delicious may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age. Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious birth defects and help ...

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 ...

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Women who eat a better diet leading up to pregnancy are less likely to have babies with birth defects, including brain and spine problems as well as cleft lip and cleft palate, ...