Preterm Birth : Science World Report

Feb 18, 2017 03:56 AM EST

Today's Cars Are Killing Tomorrow's Youth: Air Pollution And Preterm Birth Data Reveal

The global survey on air pollution indicates its deleterious impacts on future generations.

Nov 19, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Academic Ability: How Raisins Can Predict A Toddler's Future

A simple test with a single raisin and a plastic cup can predict a child's academic achievement down the line.

Aug 18, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Vaginal Bacteria May Increase The Risk Of Preterm Birth

Certain types of microbial communities or microbiota may increase the risk of premature birth, according to researchers at Stanford University. A new study monitored the bacterial neighborhoods in different parts of a woman's reproductive tract, which can potentially determine the risk.

Apr 29, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Adult Survivors Of Preterm Birth May Deal With Lung Issues

New findings published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society show that adult survivors of preterm births may have issues with lung capacity at an earlier age.

Jul 29, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

Preterm Children's Brains May Catch Up by the Time They're Teenagers

While previous research has shown that preterm babies may have brains that fall behind those born at term, scientists have now found that by the time they become teenagers, the brains of preterm babies can catch up.

Mar 21, 2014 02:08 PM EDT

Preterm Births Increase Risk of Cognitive Impairments, Especially Math Abilities

Preterm birth, or the birth of an infant prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy, affects 500,000 babies each year and contributed to 35% of infant deaths in 2009. Now, a new study has shown that preterm births affect a child’s cognitive abilities.