That may change soon thanks to the advocacy of parents whose children suffered birth defects due to the common virus ... a standard list of disorders that states test for among newborn babies.

to answer some of the most common questions people have about defects, including whether or not they are preventable. And here's what the doctor said. When it comes to understanding birth defects ...

May 13—(StatePoint) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people ... about 1 in 5 will have birth defects or other long-term health problems, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Considering taking supplements to treat neural tube birth defects? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of neural tube birth defects. Follow the links to ...

Pinning down more concrete answers about how common birth defects may be among pregnant women remains an arduous task, and scientists still do not know if other factors including genetics ...

While prenatal screening and diagnostic tests detect most birth defects ... One of the most common conditions diagnosed after your baby is born is a congenital heart defect.

McGrady said Roczen's list of diagnoses is long ... respiratory issues and a right sided deficit among other things. "Birth ...

Cleft pallets, one of the most common birth defects, often provide families with a tough journey to navigate —there’s something about a smile: from a stranger, from a friend, but when it’s ...

There's a lengthy list of reasons why identifying birth ... released nearly three years ago — found two birth defects were more common in areas near Refinery Row, but didn't reach a resolution ...

Hypospadias, the most common genital malformation in male babies is due to environmental factors, such as toxicant exposure, which alter epigenetic programming in a forming penis, stated a new study.