Just 48 hours after her birth in a Seattle-area hospital in 2021, Layla Babayev was undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction. Two weeks later, she had another emergency surgery, and then developed ...

Lucy Landman was born with a very rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual disability, weak muscles and seizures, among other symptoms. "She is expected to very much never be able to live ...

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and Genetic Cures for Kids Inc (GC4K), an Australian non-profit foundation focused on research programs ...

The tests can help determine their future care and flag other health risks MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended ...

Picky eating isn’t fun for any parent to deal with. And if you’ve been on that journey (or worse—if you’re on it right now), you know that one of the worst parts is the guilt, wondering if your ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It is estimated that one in every 25 children is affected by a rare genetic disorder —many of which are still a mystery to doctors and a devastating diagnosis for families. With ...

As a carrier of a genetic mutation (one that has has no primary relation to mental health), I know how exploring a genetic landscape can either empower a person or open a big ol’ can of worms. If you ...

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says.