Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Obstetric Labor Complications

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Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with ...

Effects of preterm birth extend into adulthood, study finds

By analyzing all live births in Canada over a six-year period and following children for more than two decades, researchers found that preterm births and the related cognitive, development and physical health impacts of prematurity ...

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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