A stillbirth is the loss of pregnancy due to natural causes after the 20th week of pregnancy.

A comprehensive review of the literature identified a long list of risk factors suggested to be included in comprehensive preconception care...

Researchers and health care providers use the term neural tube defects to describe one important category of birth defects.

To understand Down syndrome, it is necessary to understand how a baby develops. Each baby starts developing when he or she receives 23 chrom...

Following the death of a pregnant woman from swine flu, pregnant women are being urged to take Tamiflu at first sign of the flu.

Following the death of a pregnant woman from swine flu, pregnant women are being urged to take Tamiflu at first sign of the flu

If you're considering epilepsy surgery you should understand the pros and cons of this type of treatment.

Without immediate medical attention, a person having a stroke may suffer memory loss, or even death. Learn what to watch out for so you or a...

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease, and that's bad news, because heart disease is America's leading killer!

High blood pressure isn't called the silent killer for nothing. Check out this video to learn the consequences of hypertension.