Pregnancy, Birth Defects | featured news

Babies born after in vitro fertilization have an increased risk of birth defects, the latest study shows.

Moms-to-be who take prescription opioid painkillers such as codeine, hydrocodone or oxycodone (Oxycontin) may increase the risk of birth defects ...

The government's acknowledgment of the problem is a victory for environmentalists, who say the rate of defects is highest in coal-producing regions.

Chinese officials told the state media that birth defects are increasing at an alarming rate and that a major reason was degradation of the environment.
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