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Ultra-processed foods may raise risk of preterm birth and pregnancy complications, study finds

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Ultra-processed foods, now a dominant part of the American diet, may raise the risk of serious pregnancy complications, including preterm birth and blood pressure problems, according to a large U.S. study.

Baby admissions to neonatal intensive care units (NICU) soar due to late pregnancy air pollution exposure

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Exposure to outdoor air pollution in the month before birth dramatically increases the odds of newborns being admitted to NICUs in the U.S., new research suggests.