No increased risk of cancer in children born after fertility treatment
Children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to be at greater risk of developing cancer than other children,...
As many as 1 in 20 US kids harmed by alcohol in the womb, study says
More children have been affected by drinking during pregnancy than previously thought, according to a study published Tuesday in the...
Air pollution around conception tied to birth defects
Women who breathe polluted air during the month right before or after they get pregnant may be more likely to have babies with birth...
How fever in early pregnancy can cause birth defects
Running a high fever during early pregnancy is known to be dangerous. A first-trimester fever can increase a baby's risk of developing a...
DNA surgery on embryos removes disease
Precise "chemical surgery" has been performed on human embryos to remove disease in a world first, Chinese researchers have reported. The...
Pregnant moms who take folic acid cut autism risk from pesticides
Children whose mothers took folic acid supplements early in their pregnancies were less likely to develop autism, even when the pregnant...
Vitamin B3 may prevent some miscarriages, birth defects, study says
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) -- found in meat and green vegetables -- has been shown to prevent one genetic cause of birth defects and...
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to intellectual disability in kids
Pregnant women's use of antidepressants does not increase their babies' risk of intellectual disability, a new study suggests....
