How Arsenic and Folate May Affect Birth Defects
Researchers compared mothers who had children with spina bifida (a serious birth defect affecting the spine) to mothers who didn't, looking at how two things …
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How Your Genes and Folate Affect Heart Health at Birth
Researchers in India studied whether certain genetic variations related to folate (a B vitamin) might increase the risk of babies being born with heart …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Born With Throat Problems Struggle to Eat
Researchers studied 75 children who were born with a condition where their food pipe and windpipe didn't form correctly. They found that about three-quarters …
Read MoreUnderstanding Birth Defects: What Every Parent Should Know
Birth defects are health conditions that develop before a baby is born and affect about 3-5 out of every 100 newborns. These conditions can range from mild to …
Read MoreWhat Increases a Baby's Risk of Bowel Problems at Birth?
Researchers looked at health information from thousands of American families to understand why some babies are born with Hirschsprung's disease, a condition …
Read MoreBrain Birth Defects in Tanzania: What Doctors Found
Researchers in Tanzania studied nearly 1,000 children to understand how often brain and spine birth defects happen and what causes them. They found that about …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Protect Baby Chicks from Lead Damage
Researchers studied whether a special form of Vitamin B12 called methylcobalamin could protect developing chick embryos from the harmful effects of lead …
Read MoreBirth Defects in Chile: What New Data Reveals
Researchers in Chile studied birth defects affecting the brain, spine, and face by looking at medical records from 2016-2017. They found that about 76 out of …
Read MoreHow Folate Helps Protect Babies From Birth Spine Defects
Researchers in Bangladesh studied how a vitamin called folate works with our genes to prevent spina bifida, a serious birth defect affecting the spine. They …
Read MoreScientists Find Genetic Clues That May Predict Heart Defects in Babies
Researchers analyzed 175 studies to understand which genetic changes might increase the risk of babies being born with heart defects. They found 36 genetic …
Read MoreGene Mutation Affects Pregnancy Even With Enough Folate
Scientists studied a common gene mutation called MTHFR C677T that affects how the body processes folate, a vitamin important for pregnancy. They wanted to see …
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