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Non-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of pre-term births than non-Hispanic white individuals. Premature babies have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and affects neurodevelopment. This is the first study that explains which maternal health factors (obesity, diabetes, hypertension) and socioeconomic factors (insurance, prenatal care, education) can be targeted to improve birth outcomes.
Non-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of pre-term births than non-Hispanic white individuals, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Many people don't like taking statins, a common treatment for high cholesterol. New research is now offering another easy option.
Many people don't like taking statins, a common treatment for high cholesterol. New research is now offering another easy option.
Pregnancy complications among individuals between the ages of 15 and 44 are increasing dramatically, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found. The rate of high blood pressure-related disorders among pregnant individuals more than doubled over a recent 12-year period.