Can Probiotics Help Prevent Infections in Premature Babies?
Researchers reviewed over 50 studies about giving probiotics (helpful bacteria) to premature babies to see if they prevent serious infections. The good news: …
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Why Premature Babies Need Healthy Gut Bacteria
When babies are born too early, their digestive systems aren't fully developed, which affects how they digest food and fight infections. Scientists have …
Read MoreHow Doctors Help Premature Babies Learn to Eat
Babies born too early sometimes have trouble eating because food in their mouth makes them uncomfortable or scared. This can lead to serious problems like not …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Doctors Predict Lung Disease in Premature Babies
Researchers created a special prediction tool to help doctors identify which very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) might develop a serious lung …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Doses Help Premature Babies Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving over 1,100 premature babies to see if higher doses of vitamin D work better than lower doses. They found that giving …
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