OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a baby is born with a birth defect in the U.S. every 4.5 minutes. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is ...

Institute of Birth Defect Prevention and Control, Guangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital has the following research output in the current window (1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025) of the Nature ...

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and the experts at Arizona Pregnancy Riskline have released the top preventable birth defects. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in ...

Having a baby can be an exciting time for any family. While many expectant mothers hope to deliver a happy and healthy baby, the chances of a baby being born with a birth defect is pretty high.

Every 4 1/2 minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. While not all birth defects can be prevented, women can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health ...

Portrait of young happy pregnant woman standing by the window Since January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, it represents an opportune time to inform pregnant patients and their families ...

As epidemiological studies expand to examine gene–environment interaction effects, it is important to identify factors associated with participation in genetic studies. The National Birth Defects ...

Penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women do not appear to be associated with many birth defects, according to a new report. However, other antibiotics, ...