On Sunday, the Annual Heart of Illinois Congenital Defect Walk was held at Peoria’s Riverfront. Each year, the walk is held ...

So is it actually possible for adults to grow neurons? While some experts believe there's strong evidence that we can gain ...

Eleven tested positive for lead and 15 for organic compounds linked to cancer, birth defects and organ damage.

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According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States have developmental disabilities which include physical, learning, ...

This is to ensure that HHS better serves the American people at the highest and most ... leadership team atop CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities that housed ...

Researchers found no difference in the prevalence of birth defects between people who were and were not vaccinated. They also did not find a difference in safety outcomes between the two ...

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Known as Oropouche virus, it can trigger a fever that may cause pregnant people to miscarry or their babies to have birth defects known as microcephaly, or smaller than usual heads. “Case ...

And here's what the doctor said. When it comes to understanding birth defects, the first question that is likely to be raised by people is, why do they occur? Dr Shankar explained, "Birth defects ...