Necrotizing enterocolitis is a gastrointestinal condition that primarily affects premature newborns. Learn more about it here.

Enterocolitis is inflammation in the gut that affects the small intestine and colon. It causes fever, abdominal swelling, and nausea. Read about symptoms, causes, and treatments here.

The rising mortality due to slow fetal growth and malnutrition is concerning,” a study author said in an email to The ...

Cronin said the companies failed to warn that their premature baby formulas could cause necrotizing enterocolitis, and that Kaine got the disease as a result of receiving the formula in the ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has widespread implications for neonates. While mostly affecting preterm neonates, full-term neonates, especially those with congenital heart disease, are also at risk.

The July 26 verdict is the second involving allegations that cow's milk-based infant formula causes necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. The verdict, in St. Louis was for $95 ...

The trial was the first against both Mead Johnson and Abbott over cow's milk-based infant formula that lawsuits allege causes necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. Previous ...

Since my baby died from necrotizing enterocolitis, I have tried to protect preemies. Removing probiotics can put more babies at risk of NEC.

The judge said the family of RaiLee Mar, an infant who was born prematurely and died of necrotizing enterocolitis after receiving some of Abbott’s formula, had failed to show that the company's ...

“Abbott has known for years that its cow’s milk-based formula causes necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies, and families like the Gills had their lives changed forever due to the ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious disease of the intestines that affects premature babies. WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment for this condition.