Medical research

Gene therapy shows promise for improving placental function

A gene therapy approach to boosting the placenta is safe in monkeys, according to a new, short-term study, bringing the potential treatment closer to improving birthweights of human babies and sparing them the complications ...

Gastroenterology

Probiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Known to disrupt hormones and persist in the environment, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Nearly 6% of pregnant women report marijuana use

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights ...

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Low birth weight (LBW) is defined as a birth weight of a liveborn infant of less than 2,500 g. regardless of gestational age

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