Understand the role of genetics (heredity) in epilepsy.

From sickle cell anemia to dwarfism, many birth defects are due to gene mutation. To understand genetic defects, it helps to have an idea of...

Some birth defects are due to chromosomal abnormalities in a baby. These include trisomy abnormalities like Down syndrome, and monosomy ones...

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Sixty million Americans will develop epilepsy during their lifetimes. Let's look at why.

To gauge whether your fetus may have a birth defect, you can have prenatal testing. Most commonly, a Nuchal Translucency Test or amniocentes...

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You may think you pick your partner based on what your eyes tell you, but it could actually be your nose that's doing the selecting!

Parents around the world have been bandying this adage about for ages, but is it true?

If you're not a body builder, you may think you don't have a chance with that gorgeous girl at the end of the bar. Not so, say women!