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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds

Heatwaves increase preterm births, impacting baby's health; vulnerable groups like Black, Hispanic, lower-income more affected; climate crisis intensifies extreme heat. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Medicine

States With Abortion Bans Also Have High Rates of Premature Births

The rate of preterm births in the U.S. has increased by nearly 12% from 2014 to 2022.
Racial and age disparities in preterm births have become more pronounced, with Black mothers more likely to give birth prematurely. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds

Heatwaves increase preterm births, impacting baby's health; vulnerable groups like Black, Hispanic, lower-income more affected; climate crisis intensifies extreme heat. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Medicine

States With Abortion Bans Also Have High Rates of Premature Births

The rate of preterm births in the U.S. has increased by nearly 12% from 2014 to 2022.
Racial and age disparities in preterm births have become more pronounced, with Black mothers more likely to give birth prematurely. [ more ]
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The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Preterm births dropped in 2022. Now study says COVID vaccines are to thank for change

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in preterm births among infected mothers.
Vaccines may have prevented further spikes in preterm births. [ more ]
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