Microplastics in the placenta could cause premature births
The high concentration of microplastics in the placenta during pregnancy could be the cause of premature deliveries, according to a ...
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Suicide: women born prematurely are at greater risk
Women born prematurely have an 80% higher risk of suicide than those born at full term, according to a team ...
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Premature babies: an increased risk of long-term mortality?
By analyzing five million births, a team of researchers reveals that the risk of death, from all causes, is higher ...
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Panic disorder: being born very early in a pregnancy can play a role
14% of people born before the 29th week of pregnancy have panic disorder. THE ESSENTIAL We speak of panic disorder ...
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Premature births: extending ventilation to promote lung growth in babies
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation helps premature infants develop lung function. One study suggests extending treatment for two weeks. THE ...
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Phthalates: 10% of premature births linked to exposure of pregnant women in the United States
In the United States, 10% of premature births are linked to pregnant women's exposure to phthalates, according to a new ...
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Premature: AI can prevent babies from developing
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence capable of predicting the risk of intellectual disability in premature babies. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have ...
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Mothers with poor mental health have a 50% higher risk of preterm birth
A British study reveals that pregnant women who have had mental health problems in the past are more likely to ...
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Bipolar disorder increases the risk of premature death by 6 times
© shutterstockBipolar disorders affect between 1% and 2.5% of the population, i.e. between 650,000 and 1,650,000 people in France. This ...
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Premature babies: how are these babies born too early monitored?
© Shutterstock / RatchatEvery year, 55,000 children are born prematurely in France. An earthquake for which parents are rarely prepared. ...
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Cannabis use in adolescence may cause premature labor
© shutterstockAbout 16% of middle school students in 9th grade have already used cannabis, according to theFrench Observatory of Drugs ...
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Every year, air pollution causes 6 million premature births
© Shutterstock / Kristina BessolovaThere air pollution was already known for its deleterious effects on health: respiratory problems, cancers... But ...
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Air pollution (still) responsible for the premature death of 1,200 children in Europe
© Shutterstock"Despite continued overall improvements in air quality, levels of air pollutants above EU standards are seen across Europe and ...
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Skin-to-skin contact with the mother reduces infant mortality by a third
Skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her premature or underweight baby soon after birth can reduce the risk of death ...
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How many steps are (really) necessary to reduce the risk of premature death?
© ShutterstockOn a daily basis, the WHO recommends taking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to stay in shape, ...
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1 in 10 premature deaths could be avoided, just by moving for 11 minutes a day
© Shutterstock11 minutes every 24 hours : this is the time during which you should move every day to limit ...
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A drug to preserve the vision of premature babies
American researchers have developed a drug that could protect newborns from retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease responsible for abnormal ...
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Having a purpose in life would reduce the risk of premature death
© Getty ImagesWhat do I really want? This is surely a question that has crossed your mind at one time ...
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Endocrine disruptors: a study confirms the link between exposure to phthalates and premature births
© Shutterstock"Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is a risk factor for preventable preterm birth.". This is the conclusion of a ...
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Premature babies: WHO recommends skin-to-skin contact rather than incubator
© ShutterstockEvery year, 15 million children are born prematurely worldwide, more than one in 10 births, and 20 million children ...
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Chemical residues in the vagina causing premature births?
© ShutterstockWill we one day be able to predict – and therefore prevent – premature births? Representing 8% of births ...
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Premature labor linked to chemicals found in vagina
According to a new study from Columbia University, chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially from personal care products, can ...
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Premature babies: skin-to-skin is more recommended than the incubator
On the occasion of World Prematurity Day, the WHO recommends skin-to-skin contact from birth rather than the incubator for premature ...
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After IVF, women are 26% more likely to have a premature child
© ShutterstockWomen who have undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) are at greater risk of developing complications during their pregnancy, according ...
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Premature deaths in people with autism
© iStockPhotosA study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry suggests that people with autism spectrum disorders die on average ...
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Hip problems in adulthood for premature babies
© iStockThe fact of to be born prematurely and/or low weight has been linked to a risk of high blood ...
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Scientific first: a man rips his lungs out after masturbating
A man experienced the first symptoms of spontaneous pneumomediastinum, a lung problem, while masturbating. THE ESSENTIAL People usually affected by ...
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Predicting premature births thanks to the vaginal microbiota
Seven bacteria present in the vagina and cervix increase the risk of premature birth. Conversely, certain immune factors reduce it. ...
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Pregnancy: omega-3s reduce the risk of premature births
Increasing omega-3 intake during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature birth.A new study found that increasing omega-3 intake during pregnancy ...
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A new charter for the care of hospitalized newborns
Health professionals and parents of premature children have drawn up a new charter to better manage the hospitalization of newborns. ...
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