Infants of mothers treated in the first trimester with TMP-SMX appeared to have a higher risk for any malformation than those ...

The research reveals how targeting the KMT2D gene could help correct oral disorders and prevent craniofacial birth defects.

A pig gave birth to a “mutant” piglet that let out a cry that resembled that of a human child. The “human-like” piglet was the fourth in a litter of eight. None of its siblings are ...

On "24 Oras" Thursday, veterinarian Dr. Aris Miclat explained the birth defect that caused a piglet in Negros Oriental to have "human-like" features.

Struggles in your life could be attributed to the presence of janam doshas, also known as birth defects in your birth chart. Here’s what janam doshas are, their effects and how to overcome them.

What are some notable risk factors for birth defects that health care professionals should discuss with prospective parents to better prevent them?

Nearly 13,000 Michigan children are diagnosed annually with a birth defect within one year of birth, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, or MDHHS, joined with prenatal health experts from the National Birth Defects Prevention Network to share tips.

Valproic acid (VPA)—a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder—can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. A team headed by researchers at Institut de Génétique ...