The lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu continues to spread as a one-year-old baby has contracted the disease.

Tests confirm that the boy has the virus. He is, however, expected to make a full recovery

A new study proves a test that detects Down syndrome in the first trimester of pregnancy is highly accurate.

Down syndrome is one of the leading causes of mental retardation and birth defects, found in one in every 660 pregnancies

Brooke Shields teams up with a free and confidential educational service called Fertility LifeLines to announce a national infertility awareness campaign encouraging women to know their options, ask fertility questions, and take action early.

Shields, who tried unsuccessfully for over one year to have a baby before getting the help of a fertility specialist, is now the proud mother of daughter Rowan. She acknowledges her experience with infertility was isolating, causing feelings of failure and frustration and says that until she and her husband consulted a fertility specialist, they didn't know how many options were available to them

Feeling sick? The house or office may be to blame. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) links 150 commonly used household chemicals to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological disorders, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations exempts manufacturers from full labeling of products used for personal, family or household care.

The GreenNest.com was recently launched to provide education about toxins in indoor air, drinking water, personal care, pet care, baby and cleaning products, along with resources to help consumers make their homes safer

New research tested in rats suggests breast milk causes more cavities in infants and toddlers than cow milk. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center, also find that cola, sucrose and honey are the worst fluids for young teeth.

Researchers advise parents to stop feeding babies sugary liquids from bottles, or sweetening water with honey, thought to be good for dental health, or letting babies fall asleep on the nipple