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• Preterm Birth Increases Risk of Heart Problems Later In Life: Study

  June 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that those born preterm tend to have smaller hearts and face a higher risk of heart problems than those born full term.

• Corticosteroid Treatment For Preterm Babies May Cause Mental and Behavioral Disorders: Study

  May 28, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that exposure to corticosteroids in utero can increase the risk of developmental disorders.

• Pregnancy Complications Can Increase Risk Of Preterm Births in Later Pregnancies: Study

  May 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that complications in previous pregnancies appear to increase the risk of preterm birth in future pregnancies.

• Phthalate Exposure Before Conception May Increase Risk Of Preterm Births: Study

  April 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Exposure to phthalates before pregnancy could increase the risk of preterm birth, according to the findings of a new study.

• Infant Deaths During Preterm Births May Be Reduced By Early Hospital Transfers: Study

  February 18, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Transferring pregnant women likely to have a preterm deliver to a Level III hospital increases the chances of infant survival, according to the findings of a new study.

• Hydraulic Fracturing May Carry Serious Health Risks For Nearby Residents: Investigative Report

  July 31, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  An investigative report links hydraulic fracturing practices to a myriad of health problems for those who live nearby.

• Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked To Risk of Pre-Term Births: Study

  July 12, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links marijuana use during pregnancy to an increased risk of preterm birth and other complications.

• Prenatal Opioid Exposure Could Lead To Developmental Problems

  July 3, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate opioid use during pregnancy can increase the risk of babies being born preterm, slow their development or cause behavioral disorders later in life.

• Pulmicort Linked To Increased Risk Of Death Among Infants: Study

  January 15, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that giving premature infants Pulmicort to avoid lung damage may increase their risk of death.