NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Exposure to a chemical commonly used to make plastic more flexible may have contributed to about 1.97 million preterm births ...

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 ...

A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina reports in Cells that the complement system, part of the body's natural immune defenses, is a key driver of inflammatory responses that ...

A new grant will help Wayne State University researchers explore the links between bacterial infections, the environmental factors that increase their susceptibility and the risk of preterm birth. The ...

New research finds a link between phthalate exposure and preterm birth. Here's what experts say about it and how you can ...

Babies around the world face a lot of risks to their health: pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria, to name a few. But it turns out that no single infectious disease takes a greater toll than the simple ...

World Prematurity Day 2025 aims to raise awareness about preterm birth, which remains one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity around the world. It is also pivotal that ...

Two doctoral students and an undergrad are helping advance the chances of commercializing their professor’s innovation to prevent preterm births, a problem that can lead to severe health problems.

A chemical used in toys and consumer products is linked to thousands of infant deaths and millions of preterm births worldwide, a new study found.

Risk of plastic exposure during pregnancy: A new study found that everwhere chemicals which are easily found in our everyday lives increases risk of preterm birth and infant death. Everyday items such ...