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Infants born to women with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes who take second-line non-insulin antidiabetic medications (ADMs) during pregnancy are at no higher risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs) than infants born to those who take insulin, according to a new study

Discover the urgent probe into a new syndrome tied to fentanyl exposure, unraveling birth defects in infants—raising concerns and sparking vital research on pregnancy risks.

Doctors believe they may have discovered a new syndrome after finding severe birth defects that may be linked to fentanyl use during pregnancy in at least 10 babies.

At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.

The mechanisms by which maternal diabetes mellitus contributes to congenital abnormalities in the fetus.

The thalidomide tragedy marked a turning point in toxicity testing, prompting the US and international regulatory agencies to develop "systematic toxicity testing protocols". TheHealthSite.com

When women with diabetes become pregnant, they face not only the typical challenges of pregnancy and impending parenthood, but also a scary statistic: they're five times more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect.

Prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substantially increases the risk of severe birth defects induced by Zika virus infection during pregnancy.

Cousin marriage has dropped among the city's Pakistani community - with a few possible reasons.

Learn about trends in reading proficiency among school-aged children in Colorado who are deaf or hard of hearing.