Spina bifida is the most common birth defect of the central nervous system and the second most common of all structural birth defects. To learn more about it, Baylor College of Medicine's From the ...

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — About 1 in 2,875 babies are born with spina bifida in the United State annually. Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spine doesn't fully close during pregnancy. It can ...

When I was a medical student I first learned Latin and the unusual term of spina bifida — meaning “split spine.” Later, during my residency, I understood the challenges this defect brings to babies ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – A small but mighty organization will celebrate a huge win on Wednesday. The nonprofit recently formed a legislative action committee to advocate for people living with spina bifida.

A local organization is helping empower people with a rare condition and break the barriers put in their way. [anvplayer video=”5144405″ station=”998132″] Spina Bifida happens in the womb, when the ...

Spina bifida occurs when a fetus is developing in the womb and the spinal cord doesn’t grow properly or close off. This can cause both physical and intellectual disabilities later in life. Spina ...

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - Four years ago, the Moore family’s life was changed forever. Not only was their wife Amie pregnant, but they found out her son was diagnosed with spina bifida. On Saturday, ...

YORK, Pa. — October is Spina Bifida awareness month, a chance to bring to light the most common permanently disabling birth defect in our country. The condition affects more than 160,000 people in the ...

Honor Tinsley, 9, sits in her grandmother’s living room next to her mother, Lauren Tinsley. They both can’t stop smiling, because it’s the first year in Honor’s life that they’re able to celebrate ...

RIDGEWAY, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell learned firsthand how NASCAR has helped spread awareness on Spina Bifida. NBA Finals: Knicks fend off Spurs rally for 2-0 series lead as ...