CT scans before pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage and birth defects
A large Canadian study has found that women exposed to radiation from CT scans shortly before becoming pregnant may face higher risks of miscarriage...
Tiny vibration-powered chip could transform fertility treatments
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, and while assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer hope, they are often expensive, delicate, and...
Low-birth-weight deliveries may increase dementia risk later in life
A new study has found that people who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory...
Food packaging chemicals may raise pregnancy blood pressure, study warns
Pregnancy is a delicate period when the body is more vulnerable to outside influences, including chemicals found in food, packaging, and personal care products.
These...
Ultra-processed foods harm sperm and cause weight gain—even without overeating
In the last 50 years, there has been a dramatic rise in obesity and type-2 diabetes, while sperm quality in men has significantly declined.
Scientists...
Pregnancy complications may signal higher risk of stroke before age 50
A new study has found that some pregnancy problems may be linked to a higher chance of having a stroke before the age of...
Losing weight before IVF may boost pregnancy odds, study finds
Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) who are preparing for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are often advised to lose weight first.
But does...
What’s the difference between sperm and semen? And can pre-ejaculate get you pregnant?
Semen, sperm, spunk, cum, ejaculate, pre-cum, seminal fluid. These are just some of the many words we use to describe what comes out of...
Understanding depression in women with premature menopause
Premature menopause can be a life-changing diagnosis, bringing with it serious physical, emotional, and social effects.
A new study published in the journal Menopause explores...
Why high blood pressure in pregnancy may make breastfeeding harder
High blood pressure during pregnancy—also known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—is a serious health issue that affects about 1 in 6 pregnancies in...