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What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

baby formula may be behind premature infant cases of Necrotizing EnterocolitisRecent news reports have brought a frightful new medical term to light for many new parents, particularly those with premature newborns. The term is necrotizing enterocolitis and parents of premature newborns who are using baby formula to feed their infants should take note of the causes and symptoms of the disease, as well as what to do if the illness is suspected in their child.

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Premature Births More Common for Pregnant Women on Antidepressants

SSRI antidepressants linked to premature birthA recent study shows that women who take antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to deliver their babies prematurely. Many of the drugs considered in the study belong to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs like Zoloft and Effexor.

The study was a review of 41 different papers that observed the use of antidepressants by pregnant women. The researchers said that they accounted ...

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