A new study reveals that the quality of early growth, not just weight gain, influences long-term brain outcomes for extremely preterm infants, highlighting fat-free mass as a crucial marker of early ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preterm placentas had higher micro- and nanoplastic concentrations vs. term placentas. Concentrations differed ...

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 ...

Preterm birth has lasting effects into adulthood, with very premature individuals struggling to form romantic relationships and having fewer children, according to the Bavarian Longitudinal Study.

Pregnancy transforms nearly every aspect of a woman’s life—physically, emotionally, and behaviorally—and emerging research shows that these shifts may play a crucial role in preterm birth risk. From ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...

An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher ...