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

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

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Bleeding disorders in women often go undiagnosed, impacting health and quality of life. Raising awareness can lead to early ...

For couples in this situation, the ethical dilemma involves the decision to continue or to end a pregnancy without having knowledge of the severity of the disorder. Prenatal genetic screening is ...

A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR ...

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 ...

In the most severe form of the condition, type 3 Chiari malformation, part of the lower back part of the brain ( cerebellum ) ...

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

Pregnancy has long been wrapped in a tapestry of beliefs, particularly regarding the connection between a mother's well-being and the brain development of the little one. Scroll down to learn about ...