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Individuals born preterm or with low birth weight had a lower IQ and struggled more with subjects such as reading and math in ...

Fetal development is a critical stage with effects that can last throughout life. Yet, identifying the effects of maternal ...

People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including ...

An umbrella review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that preterm birth ...

When staying hydrated, limit the beverages one consumes that are high in sugar, sodium and caffeine, as they may lead to dehydration for pregnant women.

Compared to those who weighed more, people with a birth weight below the median 7.7 pounds had 21% higher odds of having a ...

Many mothers stop breastfeeding early because they think they are not producing enough milk. Lactation experts explain why ...

A new population-based study from Sweden has found that individuals born with low birthweight face a significantly higher risk of stroke in young adulthood, regardless of their body mass index (BMI) ...

In new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May), ...

BABIES born with a very low weight are more likely to suffer a potentially deadly stroke, a concerning study has suggested.

Note – this is an early press release from the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 May. Please credit the congress when using this research* In new research to be presented at this ...