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

Babies born with extremely low birth weight are not only at risk for physical problems but are also more likely to experience mental health problems later in life, according to an analysis of research ...

Pediatric experts told HHS to clarify nutrition guidance for very low birthweight infants. More than 20 studies link human-milk fortifiers with lower NEC rates than cow milk. Manufacturer concealment ...

Poorer gross motor skills, such as the ability to walk quickly, run, or jump, may explain some of the correlation between being born prematurely and the tendency to engage less in physical activity.

More than three out of four hospitals where high-risk, very-low birth weight babies are electively delivered before the onset of uterine contractions do not meet the Leapfrog Group’s safety standards, ...

Researchers who conducted a new review study have emphasized the importance of the early identification of at‑risk children.

Additional early postnatal high-dose enteral fat-soluble vitamin A supplementations did not show any benefit over placebo for pulmonary or neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants with extremely low ...

Lower birth weight is linked to increased COPD risk, especially among smokers, highlighting the importance of early-life factors in COPD development. The study utilized the UK Biobank, analyzing over ...

Extreme heat during pregnancy may increase the risk of low birth weight, with the greatest impact on vulnerable communities, ...