Researchers discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of premature babies, raising concerns about potential ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered a startling link between microplastic pollution and premature births, sparking fresh concerns over how these tiny particles may be affecting human health.

New research reveals a startling link between microplastic pollution and premature births, highlighting the need for urgent ...

The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.

Preterm labour means labour that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born this early can have lifelong health ...

Scientists have discovered a molecular timer in mice that governs pregnancy length, offering new insights into preterm birth ...

It is well established that tocolytics, like atosiban, are effective at delaying preterm birth long enough for a whole course of antenatal corticosteroids to be administered and for in-utero transfer ...

A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to ...

A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown by the largest survey ...