A newly-engineered probiotic can help reduce levels of mercury and make it safer to eat fish, according to new research from ...

As former directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), we have spent our careers protecting ...

After more than half a life in underground music, Sean Gray was burned out. The Maryland native had spent years playing in bands, putting on DIY shows and running record labels, but around 2019 ...

Researchers Identify Growing List of Genetic Disorders Treatable Before or Immediately After Birth Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have identified nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated ...

Vaccination did not increase the risk for major structural birth defects. Neither brand of mRNA vaccine was associated with birth defects. COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated ...

As one of the most common types of birth defects, CHDs range in severity from minor malformations that may resolve on their own to complex anomalies requiring prompt and lifelong medical attention.

Malak, who was only two days old, is a prime example of the startling increase in serious birth abnormalities in Gaza, said Munir Al-Barsh, Director General of the Gaza Ministry of Health.

The discovery marks a major advancement in understanding and potentially preventing this common birth defect, which affects an estimated 13 babies daily in the UK. Congenital heart disease arises ...

This discovery, linking anaemia in expectant mothers to congenital heart disease (CHD), marks a major step forward in understanding and potentially preventing this common birth defect. Congenital ...

More than 40% of the 225 scientists and public health workers at the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) were put on administrative leave earlier this ...

A study by French health authorities has found Sanofi’s epilepsy drug Depakine (valproate) and its generics are linked with severe birth defects in up to 4,100 children in France since it was ...