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A man’s health and lifestyle in the preconception period not only affects his future child’s wellbeing – it also influences his partner’s risk of pre-eclampsia.
The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions.
Pregnant people can contract toxoplasmosis, which causes birth defects like blindness and brain defects. The parasite is more common than you might think.
Although testing for CMV during pregnancy isn’t routine and there isn’t universal screening for infants, there are steps pregnant people can take to protect themselves and their newborns.
The drinking water systems serving over 70 million people may not meet newly proposed water quality standards. It could cost hundreds of billions of dollars to fix that.
Hox genes make sure all your body parts grow in the right place. Understanding how they work can reveal the process of evolution and lead to potential treatments for congenital birth defects.
Joaquin Phoenix has previously been mocked for a facial scar that some have assumed is a cleft lip. Two geneticists and a surgeon explain what causes this common birth defect.
Disorders affecting penis development are among the most common birth defects seen in humans, and rates are on the rise.
There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika. But researchers have identified factors in the blood that signal a fetus has Zika-related birth defects, helping mothers decide whether to terminate a pregnancy.
A new book, ‘The Thalidomide Catastrophe,’ raises new questions about the conduct of corporations involved. It is the duty of governments to find out the answers.
There is a need for genetic services in low and middle-income countries.
The FDA recently issued a draft guidance for testing drugs in pregnant women. Here’s why it’s a good thing.
An unexpected breakthrough looks promising for finding new drugs to treat two deadly diseases.
People with facial difference often develop strategies for smoothing over social awkwardness, such as ways of introducing the issue into conversation early or using humour to deflect attention.
A panel of experts has ruled that Primodos did not cause birth defects. But what’s the science behind their decision?
The new study on birth defects and vitamin B3 has important implications, but researchers didn’t actually give any of this vitamin to humans.
We still don’t know what’s behind four out of every five birth defects. But that can change.
A study has shown an association between antidepressants in pregnancy and risk to the baby. But there are many factors to consider if deciding whether to stay on an antidepressant if you’re pregnant.
Anti-ageing cosmetics are common and many contain forms of vitamin A, but are there any risks using vitamin A on your skin during pregnancy?
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