"Diagnostic tools to predict the risk of preterm birth are limited," an expert says, but that could change soon Researchers are looking into the possibility of using blood tests to predict a woman’s ...

Preterm birth―defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy—is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of having ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A blood test that predicts preterm birth risk, paired with targeted interventions, reduced neonatal morbidity ...

For many couples, the numerous options for birth control still come with plenty of hassles. But scientists are working on an alternative approach that might be more appealing for some: a non-hormonal ...