Heart specialists at Mayo Clinic today presented new research at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting that ...

Hundreds of babies and fetuses died last year from congenital syphilis in the US, and an ongoing shortage of the only drug that can prevent the disease is putting more lives at risk. The Centers for ...

Persistent myths around congenital disabilities not only isolate families but also take a deep toll on mental health. A senior psychiatrist explains how misinformation, stigma, and silence worsen ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

(CBS4)- February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Congenital heart defects, also known as holes in the heart, are the most common type of birth defects. "Many times, parents ask me, ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Until Jennifer Cortes joined a patient advocacy ...

“She was the strongest baby that the PICU has ever seen and we were told that from multiple nurses and doctors. She fought really hard and was resilient and inspiring. Unfortunately she passed at 14 ...

A Congenital Heart Walk will be held in Gilbert on Sept. 21 at Gilbert Regional Park. It is one of 33 heart walks held across the country for an issue the CDC says is the most common type of birth ...

Ductal-dependent congenital heart disease involves a problem with the arteries that carry blood out of the heart. It’s usually discovered soon after birth, but medications and treatments can help ...