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Depending on the specific type, bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may increase the risk of premature birth or protect against it, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Results of the study...

Premature birth baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy — is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five around the world.Contrary to conventional studies which say that premature birth begins in the uterus, the new research showed that...

Organ On A Chip from a Lab On A Chip. Is it incredible what is happening with Nano research and the medical industry. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed the first placenta-on-a-chip that can fully model the transport of nutrients...

Why do some women give birth early and others don’t? March of Dimes researchers are trying to find the answer to this question. A new study has revealed important clues. The type of bacteria found in a woman’s cervix and vagina during pregnancy may...

Here’s good news for expectant moms with gum disease. A study shows that they’re less likely to have premature babies if they use mouthwash throughout their pregnancy. The study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that...