For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that ...

HealthDay News — Routine first-trimester ultrasounds lead to earlier detection of fetal anomalies, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in PLOS Medicine.

A simple ultrasound scan of blood vessels in the neck could help detect men at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. British researchers said they believe GPs could consider scanning the carotid ...

After weeks of treatment, hope, and waiting, IVF success brings unmatched joy. But many women wonder how an IVF pregnancy feels compared to a natural one. This guide explains the early signs of ...

There are several methods to confirm pregnancy, including blood serum and plasma testing and ultrasounds, most of which can ...

She can handle the ball with either hand and can score inside and out. She runs the floor with long strides and defends with pit bull purpose, but none of those basketball skills rate as the most ...

Scientists may have uncovered an important aspect of long covid. Recent research appears to show that the blood of these patients often contains unusual clusters of microscopic material. Researchers ...

Tiny life-forms with bright colors might point the way to big dinosaur bone discoveries. In the badlands of western Canada, two species of lichen prefer making their homes on dinosaur bones instead of ...

A rapid, irregular pulse, also known as arrhythmia with tachycardia, following blunt trauma indicates a disruption in the ...

In 2023, scientists detected the gravitational waves from a black hole collision that seemed impossible. New research finally explains how this "forbidden" black hole came to be, and what it can teach ...