Scientists at King's College London have, for the first time, uncovered a gene responsible for Adams-Oliver Syndrome (AOS), a condition which can cause birth defects of the heart, limbs, or blood ...
When we think about heart problems, we usually picture adults dealing with cholesterol or high blood pressure. But here’s the thing, some kids are actually born with heart conditions, called ...
Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these devastating conditions could have been prevented if you took a ...
Congenital heart defect (CHDs) is the most common birth defect worldwide, affecting millions of babies each year. In India, the incidence of CHDs is 8-10 per 1,000. Many are detected during pregnancy ...
There is nothing more joyful than the birth of a child. It is said that a woman becomes a mother the instant she learns she is pregnant and begins to take better care of herself. Unfortunately, ...
Hypospadias is one of the most common birth anomalies there is. It occurs in 1 out of every 125 to 250 boys, although mild forms of hypospadias may be even more common than this. Hypospadias is a ...
An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least ...
Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Send tips on Signal at LizC.22. Until Jennifer Cortes ...
An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least ...