How sperm and egg stay stuck together
Scientists reveal one of nature’s strongest bonds
When a sperm finally reaches an egg, its journey is far from over.
Before a new life can begin,...
Healthy habits after pregnancy cut heart disease risk by 86%
A major study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found...
Wildfire smoke may harm sperm quality, new study finds
As wildfires become more common across the U.S. and Canada, their effects may reach beyond breathing problems and heart health—new research suggests they may...
More women freezing eggs, but few returning to use them, study finds
A growing number of women in the United States are choosing to freeze their eggs, but only a small percentage are returning to use...
New moms face higher risk of mental illness, but suicides drop, study finds
Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional and life-changing experiences a person can go through.
But for many women, the period after giving...
Severe pregnancy sickness linked to higher risk of mental health disorders
For many women, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in early pregnancy. But for some, these symptoms become so extreme that they develop a...
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...