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The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new CDC study finds that these plans often miss one crucial element.

Birth defects are abnormalities, which occur before the birth of the baby and can be caused due to genetic, environmental and other unknown reasons.

Disorders included in newborn screening in US and India are discussed. Most disorders are either inherited disorders or developmental defects in vital organs such as heart. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of these are key to overall improved outcome.

After Dobbs, one national story became fifty different stories in every state

Women with a body mass index

The 7-week program focused on nutrition and fitness is coming to East Bakersfield's Public Health building for the first time.

Those looking for sugar substitutes may want to avoid putting artificial sweeteners in their morning coffee. A new study says sugar substitutes such as "Splenda" may damage human DNA.

Ken Tobin, Oak Ridge Associated Universities chief research and university partnerships officer, said 4% of its work has a "research flavor."

A new study investigated the rate of neural tube defects in predominantly Hispanic-populated women before and after the voluntary fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid.

Those looking for sugar substitutes may want to avoid putting artificial sweeteners in their morning coffee. A new study says sugar substitutes such as "Splenda" may damage human DNA.