Birth Defects Health News Page 4

Such screens are critical to early intervention efforts, CDC officials say

But smaller future outbreaks are likely, scientists warn

In 'first-of-its kind' procedure, scientists converted to normal a mutant gene involved in heart threat

A mouse study shows the vaccines protected unborn baby mice from the virus

But researchers say absolute risk is low

Report from U.S. territories finds 120 newborns suffered range of devastating developmental problems

It finds newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed or sleepless

Teens whose mothers smoked may have issues with thinking skills, study shows

Work with monkeys indicates birth defects could extend beyond brain abnormalities

Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say

U.S. study found only 1 of 185 who traveled to active areas tested positive, and baby wasn't infected

A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions, study finds

Twins study found DNA most at play for nose's tip, area around lips, cheekbones

Virus uses a cellular mechanism to cross into the placenta, upping the danger of birth defects

While study found great progress, problems persist in South Asia and parts of Africa