Cholesterol, Inflammation Tied to Preterm Birth

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High cholesterol and inflammation during pregnancy may increase a woman’s odds of premature delivery, a study suggests.Researchers found that pregnant women with elevated levels of cholesterol or C-reactive protein -- a marker of inflammation in the body -- were at increased risk of having their baby prematurely. Elevations in both measures raised the risk even further.

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