This new guidance marks a sharp shift from earlier recommendations, which had advised that everyone six months and older ...

Obesity specialists say first-generation anti-obesity medications often get a ‘bad wrap,’ but these drugs can be effective ...

My son’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis blindsided me after negative prenatal screening. More effective genetic testing would have given my family the chance to prepare.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...

The Trump administration’s highly anticipated report on the potential drivers of childhood chronic diseases criticizes many ...

Good News for People With Migraine Who Take Drugs Before or During Pregnancy May 21, 2025 — There's good news for people with migraine who take common drugs before or during pregnancy -- a new ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

Infectious diseases such as gonorrhea or chlamydia are often overlooked factors that affect fertility in men. Accumulating evidence suggests that a common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma ...

High birth weight is the main risk factor for birth injuries to the anal sphincter muscles of the person giving birth, according to a new study. This new method for predicting the risks could improve ...

Anemia in pregnancy has long been associated with complications like low birth weight and preterm delivery ... can directly lower the risk of heart defects in infants. Still, the strength of ...

Findings confirmed that both the Habsburg jaw and the related maxillary deficiency were significantly more common within this inbred group, suggesting a genetic basis for this distinct trait.