Dubai A scientist has said that 15 genetic triggers have been discovered in the UAE population that cause various disorders including birth defects and called on health care providers to set up ...

Lihadh Al Gazali Enlarge image Consanguineous marriage, customary in most Arab communities and intra-familial unions which account for 20-50% of all marriages 1, contribute to a higher than normal ...

Dr Ahmad Khamis Al Mutawa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UAE University for Planning, opened the three-day event. The congress is being held under the slogan 'Genetics: Global challenge, Regional Focus' ...

Ahead of World Birth Defects Day on March 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger health interventions, revealing that approximately 300 children under the ...

A viral social media post by far-right activist Tommy Robinson has reignited a heated debate around cousin marriage, particularly within the British Pakistani community. In the video, Robinson calls ...

Pregnancy is undoubtedly an exciting journey and often regarded as the most cherished experience, especially for first-time mothers. However, expectant mothers must not overlook the importance of ...

Genetic disorders often leave lasting trauma, not only for the affected child but for their entire family. Statistics show that about half of all children born with genetic conditions in Vietnam do ...

Genetic birth disorder or other birth defects can be diagnosed and detected in babies before birth. Pre-natal scanning and ultrasonograms are used to detect these problems that may be dangerous for ...

A Birth Defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen within the first three months of pregnancy. Do you know how many canines or molar ...