Even though cleft lips and palates are really common, there's still a lot of research that needs to be done into why they form. But scientists have found a whole new line of evidence that might crack the case wide open, and it's in dog...

Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain's incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He's researching ways to harness the brain's plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.

A mother and her inspiring six-year-old son who was born with a gap in his face is raising awareness of the treatment of people with facial differences. Christian Buchanan from Woodbury, Tennessee, was born with Tessier cleft lip and...

THE world's biggest pitbull Hulk celebrated the arrival of three new puppies after the litter faced a dramatic battle for survival. Breeder, Dark Dynasty K9s' (DDK9s) huge 140lb female pitbull Stella was carrying canine colossus Hulk's...

WOODBURY, TENNESSEE - 7 NOV: A mother and her inspiring six-year-old son who was born with a gap in his face is raising awareness of the treatment of people with facial differences. Christian Buchanan from Woodbury, Tennessee, was born...

Structures of the oral cavity.

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Smile Train's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, New York City, NY 03/17/09. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Voice and effects

A team of travelling doctors is transforming the lives of thousands of Thailand's poorest child
ren.
The youngsters all suffer from cleft palates, or harelips, and their...

Vietnamese/Nat

Vietnam's economic development has improved health in the town of Thai Nguyen, but Vietnamese doctors still have to struggle against diseases and conditions...

Bhopal, 3 December 2009

1. Wide of protesters marching carrying banners and effi
gies
2. Effigies of Union Carbide chairman at the time of the disaster, Warren M. Anderson,...

Thai/English

A team of travelling doctors is transforming the lives of hundreds of Thailand's poorest child
ren.
The youngsters all suffer from cleft palates, or...

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked 20 years since she was crowned Miss World by sponsoring 100 cleft lip surgeries for children in Mumbai.

The Indian actress was accompanied by her father,...

Eng/Taga/Nat

Up to 80 Filipino children suffering from hair lips and cleft palates will get a chance of a normal appearance thanks to a team of American and Australian medical...

AP Entertainment

Hong Kong, 27 May
2013
1. Faye Wong, singer, and husband Li Ya Peng at photo call at "SmileAngel Foundation" HK Charity G
ala Dinner
2. Cut away shot o
f...

VOICED: Bringing smiles to Brazil

Hyderabad ,Andhra Pradesh state, Aug 8-10 , 2008

1. Zoom out from the hospital to people walking in with their chil
dren.
2. People queuing...

Babies Born with Cleft Palate are Diagnosed Late