preterm birth /channels/taxonomy/term/10996/all en Preterm birth: The "Nodal" gene under the microscope /channels/channels/news/preterm-birth-nodal-gene-under-microscope-289214 <p>Preterm birth is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and many will suffer from neurodegenerative disorders, including cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, impaired vision, and behavioural problems.</p> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:34:01 +0000 webfull 140454 at /channels Black women in Canada: higher risk of preterm births /channels/news/black-women-canada-higher-risk-preterm-births-256639 <p><em>Similar to relative disparities in the United States, although rates lower among both racial groups in Canada</em> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:05:34 +0000 webfull 113859 at /channels