What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life turned into one of the most terrifying. The Los Angeles-based nephrologist was getting routine bloodwork during her ...

Experts say growing awareness about the difference between screening and diagnostic tests can help families make informed ...

A new test developed by researchers from Columbia University in New York City may help pregnant women learn if their developing fetus is at increased risk of miscarriage. The test is called the ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has launched a new educational website called "Know More Sooner," aimed at providing detailed information about reproductive and prenatal genetic testing. The site seeks to ...

Prenatal genetic testing determines if an offspring is at risk of genetic or hereditary conditions. This can inform the parents of decisions such as keeping the child or not or adjusting to help them ...

A pregnancy test determines if you have conceived or not. There are various queries regarding the test – the right process, timing as well as its accuracy. One such common query is how many days after ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Hundreds of parents talked with us about their prenatal ...

Imagine this: You just found out that you or your partner are pregnant, and your overwhelmed with emotions. You start thinking about prenatal vitamins, making your first provider appointment, car ...

This summer, I asked New York Times readers to send me their medical bills. Some submitted bills for prenatal screenings for as much as $8,000. I learned there was a bigger story: For some screenings, ...