The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth ...

Though it can be very difficult to find out that something is wrong with your baby’s heart, experts say there is hope and early detection can make a big difference.

It's a problem present at birth, affecting the structure of a baby's heart, and can range from mild to severe.

In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in ...

Potential cuts to Medicaid would be devastating to families caring for a child born with a congenital heart disease ...

Evidence indicates many wealthier people have been able to travel to terminate pregnancies, contributing to increases in abortions despite bans. However, people who are poor, nonwhite and live in ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...

Using highly specialized 3D imaging and analysis techniques, we found consistent changes in the shape of the eyes and nose, ...

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Leyla and Noah Ellis share more than just a last name. The matching scars on their chests show how open heart surgery saved their lives.

Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations and infant mortality rises disproportionately, new research suggests.