Keeping kids safe in extreme heat
With heat waves becoming more intense and frequent across the U.S., experts gathered for a Harvard webinar on how to protect children's health amid soaring temperatures.
Aug 13, 2025
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Obstetric Labor, Premature
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Brief, low-cost education may discourage alcohol use during pregnancy
A simple information sheet may help prevent harms caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. A study just published in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that women who reviewed a flyer with clear, concise information ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Preterm birth linked to higher blood pressure and anxiety in adults
A University of Rhode Island-led cohort study links preterm index of cumulative medical risk from birth to year 12 to adult disorders at age 35.
Low pre-pregnancy blood sugar linked with higher risk of preterm birth, other risks
An analysis of data from more than 4.7 million Chinese women showed that those who had low blood sugar levels prior to conception were more likely to have certain adverse pregnancy outcomes—such as their baby being born preterm ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Family physicians improve rural maternity outcomes but those in high-need states need support
A study appearing in The Annals of Family Medicine explored the geographic distribution of family physicians providing maternity care and identifies opportunities for family physicians to expand access to maternity care. ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Preterm infants more likely to experience delayed language development
Roughly 1 in 10 babies worldwide is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy—a birth considered preterm. These infants are biologically less mature at birth and face a higher risk of developmental delays in various domains. Previous ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid—even in GOP states
As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night.
Jul 16, 2025
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Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: Key factors identified
Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children still have more difficulties in later life than their peers, including a higher risk of mental health problems, ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Donor-egg pregnancies may come with higher rates of serious complications. Here's what you need to know
More women than ever are carrying babies conceived with someone else's egg—but few are told that this might carry greater health risks.
Jul 14, 2025
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New compound shows promise in preventing premature births in mice
After nearly 15 years' research, scientists at the UdeM-affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine have developed a compound that has shown remarkable potential in preventing prematurity in mice.
Jul 9, 2025
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