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Infants who had systemic blood infections had alterations in their metabolism

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Babies conceived with assisted reproduction weigh less when they are born, but they rapidly catch up

When 17-year-olds who were conceived with assisted reproduction were screened before military service, they provided information about their height and weight. Researchers have used these data to find out how they have fared over time.

Premature babies have a higher risk of dying from chronic disease as adults

Those that were born prematurely had a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from chronic disease than the rest of the population, according to a new study.

Children born more than three weeks early may have a delayed language development

Babies born very prematurely may develop problems speaking in complete sentences and following conversations. "Struggling with language has a big impact on children's lives," says researcher.

Preemies given extra nutrition grew faster but got more infections

Premature, very low birth weight babies often have lower IQs and more learning disabilities than their normal-weight peers. But more nutrition early on may help, new research suggests.

Asthma seems to start before birth

People with asthma, hay fever and eczema probably developed their ailments in the womb. Researchers think the future may bring ways of averting these afflictions.

Limit exclusive breastfeeding to four months

Scientists used to think that babies could thrive on nothing but breast milk for their first six months. Now experts are calling for the introduction of solid foods from the age of four months to avoid delays in development of the infant’s brain and nervous system.

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Infants who had systemic blood infections had alterations in their metabolism

Babies conceived with assisted reproduction weigh less when they are born, but they rapidly catch up

Premature babies have a higher risk of dying from chronic disease as adults

Children born more than three weeks early may have a delayed language development

Preemies given extra nutrition grew faster but got more infections

Asthma seems to start before birth

Limit exclusive breastfeeding to four months

When two is company and three is a crowd

Prenatal use of paracetamol linked to kids’ problems

Umbilical cord defect risks assessed

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