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Newborns are at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening inflammation of the intestine that virtually only affects new babies, according to the National Library of Medicine.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

Newborns are at risk of contracting the virus from their mothers or other family members, according to liver specialists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Newborns delivered through C-section, have had maternal faecal transplantation and bacterial supplementation with the aim of promoting good bacteria in the baby's gut and the child's future health.

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

Newborns can’t process the compound, and although high levels normally subside, a persistent surplus can cause brain damage.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 8, 2023

Newborns were beginning to arrive to start the year’s population.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry