Adults born preterm were significantly more likely to have cardiometabolic risk factors and internalized mental health issues than full-term peers, according to an ongoing preterm birth cohort study ...

Pregnancy can be a time of joy and anticipation. But it can also be a nerve-wracking experience, with many factors affecting when and how a baby arrives. A new study, published today, suggests when ...

Individuals born preterm face an increased risk for death from all causes even into their third and fourth decades of life. Researchers conducted a population-based study in Canada, analyzing data ...

Key Takeaways The active ingredient in Roundup might increase risk of premature birthWomen with higher urine levels of ...

Exposure to a widely used herbicide during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of giving birth too early, ...

Study shows higher mortality rates among individuals born preterm, with risks varying by gestational age and highest in early childhood. Study: Short-Term and Long-Term Mortality Risk After Preterm ...

At age 35, adults born preterm vs full-term had increased mental health disorders, cardiometabolic issues, and body composition differences. Compared with adults who were born full-term, those who ...

More than half (57%) of children born before 32 weeks were not ready for school at age 5, including in areas such as ...

Increased risk for preterm birth has been noted previously among women with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but specific factors that may influence this risk have not been well defined. This study compared ...

Exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a population-based cohort study of more than 400,000 births at one major California health ...