Long-term consequences for people born preterm are therefore lacking a contemporary research evaluation to identify potential age-related health risks. In the study, "Health Outcomes 50 Years ...

After 50 years of life, people who were born preterm had lower odds for some cardiovascular outcomes and similar odds for ...

Babies born too soon start their lives with a battle for survival. Until recently, the impact of preterm birth on long-term health has been underestimated by medical and educational professionals.

Those preterm babies are more likely to have serious illnesses or die than full-term babies, and they're at higher risk for learning and developmental disabilities. Doctors can treat women in ...

Study shows higher mortality rates among individuals born preterm, with risks varying by gestational age and highest in early childhood. Study: Short-Term and Long-Term Mortality Risk After ...

She added that more study is needed, especially in low- and middle-income countries where preterm birth rates are highest. Regular prenatal care may help women carry a pregnancy to full term and ...

Short-term apnea is more common among hospitalized preterm infants who receive their 2-month vaccines compared with those who ...