The rate of preterm births rose an average of 2% each year from 2014 to 2019, according to the CDC report. During the pandemic, the rate of preterm births declined 1% in 2020 then increased 4% in ...

A baby is preterm if born before 37 weeks of gestational age. Preterm births can be caused by health conditions in the birthing parent and can lead to developmental complications in babies. Asian ...

Exposure to a common agricultural contaminant in drinking water, even in small doses, may be linked to increased risks of ...

A new study backed by the National Institutes of Health has shown that phthalates, found in everyday products from food containers to shampoo, may be behind the rise in preterm births in the U.S.

Even low levels of nitrate—a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant—are associated with increased risks of ...

By 55.4% versus the national average for platform participants By removing barriers to care and support, we are optimizing the health and outcomes for both mothers and their children ...

Preterm birth complications are the primary cause of death among children under age 5, and nearly 75% could be prevented with ...

By 55.4% versus the national average for platform participants By removing barriers to care and support, we are optimizing the health and outcomes for both mothers and their children ...

‘Early prenatal nitrate exposure and birth outcomes: A study of Iowa’s public drinking water (1970-1988) by Semprini was published in PLOS Water at 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 25th June.