CHICAGO – Parents of newborns with rare genetic conditions used to hear the grim words that the severe birth defects were “incompatible with life.” Support groups and social media showing the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States and Latin America, U.S. health officials said Wednesday there is no longer any doubt the Zika virus causes babies ...

The number of babies born with severe birth defects affecting their growth and development is rising, as researchers now have strong evidence that illicit fentanyl is causing the problems. Hospitals ...

Many babies born with severe birth defects die within the first few days or weeks of life. shironosov/iStock via Getty Images Plus Infant mortality in the U.S. has increased by 7% since the 2022 Dobbs ...

CHICAGO -- Parents of newborns with rare genetic conditions used to hear the grim words the severe birth defects were "incompatible with life." Support groups and social media showing the exceptions ...