March 29, 2013: Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects
California study found higher risk of spinal cord, brain disorders

April 06, 2012: Planning Pregnancy May Cut Birth Defects
Timing allows changes or adjustments in risky medications, experts say

November 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
Researchers take steps toward noninvasive screening for fetal abnormalities

October 11, 2011: Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Prevent Kids' Language Delays
Moms started supplements before conception in Norwegian study

June 16, 2011: Adding Folate to Tortilla Flour Might Cut Birth Defects Among Hispanics
This group has higher rate of neural tube defects than general population, experts say

February 09, 2011: Fetal Surgery Could Boost Outcomes in Severe Spina Bifida
Delicate in utero procedure cut rates of disability, but does come with risks, study finds

December 03, 2010: Common Epilepsy Drug Taken During Pregnancy Might Raise Spina Bifida Risk
But absolute risk is small with Tegretol, researchers note

July 02, 2010: For Parents With Spina Bifida, a Healthy Daughter

August 14, 2009: Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows

July 24, 2009: Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets

May 29, 2009: Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice
Study findings may hold key to preventing spina bifida

December 05, 2008: New Statistical Model Could Cut Needless Breast Biopsies
But further study needed before method can become standard, researchers say