Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal ...

A child with a rare genetic disorder — spinal muscular atrophy type I — was treated prenatally for the first time. Courtesy of Jakob Owens  via Unsplash During an amniocentesis test, a long, thin ...

"attachment_98933" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Kimberly Siegrist, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, speaks ...

The following is a summary of "Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism ...

Down Syndrome, known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21. It affects facial appearance, ...

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. Results from the U.K.-wide ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to shape fetal development and ...

Aug. 29, 2024 — For decades, scientists have dreamt of a future where genetic diseases, such as the blood clotting disorder hemophilia, could be a thing of the past. Gene therapy, the idea of ...

There are many resources to support parents of children with developmental disabilities, and help them to understand their ...

P rince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died in Paris ...

New research from Denmark suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy—specifically a Western-style diet high in fat and ...

Dr. Mark Nunes, a family geneticist who treats those at risk for genetic disorders or cancers, feels right at home in his new ...