A new report from the March of Dimes highlights serious concerns regarding U.S. maternal mortality, infant mortality, and ...

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One in 10 babies in the U.S. — nearly 374,000 infants — were born preterm in 2023, meaning before 37 weeks of pregnancy. More than 15% were very preterm, meaning they were born before 32 weeks. A full ...

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a prevalent respiratory condition among preterm infants, with its development influenced by a combination of perinatal and postnatal factors. The development ...

Missouri is among the worst states for infant and maternal health. The state earned a grade of D for its preterm birth rate, according to recently released March of Dimes report cards. The grade was ...

A student who recently gave birth is suing Ozarks Technical Community College, alleging toxic fumes from a campus construction project caused her to go into premature labor. The lawsuit claims the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A recently-pregnant Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) student is suing the college, alleging she went into premature labor after being exposed to toxic chemical fumes from ...

One out of every 10 infants in the U.S. are born prematurely, putting them at risk for serious health problems and developmental delays. Premature births are also the leading cause of newborn deaths, ...

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Everley and Haisley Decker were born at just 29 weeks, each weighing a little over two pounds, and spent 71 days in the NICU at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital after being transferred from Lawton. An ...

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 ...