(Family Features) An estimated 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some require minimal intervention after birth, many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges ...

The quail is a small, unassuming bird that glides rather than flies and prefers to hide under bushes than to perch on top of ...

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is not usually associated with birth defects. However, some research indicates it may increase the risk of certain ...

SAN JUAN -- Two of the most commonly used drugs for treating hyperthyroidism were linked to birth defects when used in early pregnancy, though they have differing effects, researchers reported here.

Getting an mRNA COVID-19 shot during the first trimester of pregnancy didn't lead to an increased risk of major structural birth defects, a multisite retrospective cohort study found. Major structural ...