birth defects
This protein may be new weapon against cancer, birth defects
Here is what researchers discovered.
Mutation in Zika virus in 2013 led to birth defects, study finds
The mutation in one of its structural proteins, called pRM, is believed to have arisen prior to the 2013 outbreak in French Polynesia.
Girl born without face defies all odds, lives to celebrate 9th birthday
Even as doctors asked parents to prepare for her funeral when she was born, the family remained determined to give the child a better life.
Baby in Thailand abandoned by parents has a 2 inch cavity in his head
The baby's skull was fractured in a procedure to drain fluids from his abnormally large head.
New Zika vaccine may protect unborn baby from birth defects
Experimental drug administered during pregnancy may protect foetus from disease caused by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes.
Rare condition has extra head attached to baby's stomach
The condition giving a parasitic twin is one in a million and caused by delay in seperation of the embryo's
Telangana woman gives birth to child with three legs
Other than the extra limb, the baby was born with healthy vitals and she is in good health.
Child born with birth defects branded as alien in Bihar
The child is being called supernatural and many villagers are also seeing it as an incarnation of Lord Hanuman.
Child in Karnataka born with four legs and two penises
The child's parents were initially reluctant about surgery but agreed after talking to the staff.