The first babies genetically engineered to be free from disease could be born in Britain within three years, scientists claimed today. A project at the University of Newcastle has already created 10 human embryos, each containing the DNA from one man and two women. It is hoped the research will lead to cures for serious hereditary illnesses including muscular dystrophy and epilepsy. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Occasionally babies who are meant to be terminated right before birth will be born still able to breathe on their own, if this occurs they are left to die alone in a room, some have lived up to an hour before passing.

This makes me sick. picked by muppetmaker 2 months ago

Babies born in the spring could be less intelligent because of the effect of pesticides, doctors warn. A study of more than 1.5 million children clearly showed that those conceived in the summer — when pesticide use is at its highest — are less clever than other youngsters. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A blood test showed one mother had a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, while her newborn baby girl had 0.20 percent BAC. Doctors said the baby was in a serious condition. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

To some parents with disabilities, selecting embryos with genetic defects like deafness or dwarfism isn't an ethical dilemma, it just means having children like themselves. And a recent survey of U.S. clinics that offer embryo screening suggests it’s already happening. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

The urge to cuddle and coo when presented with a baby turns out to be an innate response prompted, at least in part, by the structure of an infant's face. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

A Polish woman was so intoxicated during her labour, her baby was born 15 times over the limit. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Dr Reddy said: "Fake crying is one of the earliest forms of deception to emerge, and infants use it to get attention even though nothing is wrong." picked by readingitall 1 year ago

"The babies, believes Tatyana, were taken at birth to have their organs and stem cells harvested as part of a sickening but highly lucrative international trade." picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago

When baby Oscar was born without a heart beat his devastated parents and doctors feared the worst. The little boy had become so distressed in the womb that his tiny body had started to shut down. Medics began a desperate battle to save his life - but warned his mother Lucy Allen and father Stephen Rose that, even if he lived, he would probably have brain damage. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Babies born with low weight may be be prone to develop depression later in their life. picked by maxriter 12 months ago

Crying contest ... some 70 babies less than a year old took part in the annual "Baby-cry Sumo" in Tokyo today, where their wailing skills were put to the test in a competition thought to bring good health. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago