Pregnancy
Global Sperm Counts Dropped More than 50 Percent in Recent Decades, 2 Main Causes: Experts
The global sperm counts have fallen more than 50 percent in the last 46 years, and the drop is accelerating, according to a recent meta-analysis. The researchers' recent study is an update ...
Most Baby Formula Health Claims Not Based on Evidence, Undermines Breastfeeding: Researchers
The majority of health claims on baby formula products are backed by little to no scientific evidence, an international survey found, with researchers calling for more rigorous marketing regulations. Scientists ...
Children Left Vulnerable to Obesity Through Food Miseducation, Warns Doctor
Doctor says childhood obesity is a cultural problem that requires societal solutions beyond policy, starting at conception
Tips for a Healthy, Holistic Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting, unique time in a woman’s life. This season of life can also be marked with apprehension or fear—especially during your first pregnancy. These days, there is ...
Vitamin C Taken During Pregnancy Improves Respiratory Function in Babies, Study Shows
Researchers set out to see if women who smoked during pregnancy could benefit from vitamin C supplementation and what effect it might have on the respiratory health of their babies. ...
Mamas, Your Microbes May Affect Your Children’s Health
Riddle us this: Two girls—best friends—grow up in the same small town, go to the same school, and have similar diets, lifestyle practices, and even extracurricular activities. Both of their ...
Top Causes of Infertility in Men and Women, Lifestyle Changes May Help
Fertility arises from your overall good health and these tips may help
Study: Acupuncture Alleviates Lower Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women
Acupuncture, one branch of therapeutic practice unique in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of effectively treating pain. A new global research report shows that acupuncture can significantly relieve ...
New Research May Produce Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive
Research from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) may help create non-hormonal male contraceptives and offer insights into fertility and overall health. HMRI researcher and ...
Women Are Often Told Their Fertility ‘Falls Off a Cliff’ at 35, but Is That Right?
It’s a fact women’s fertility declines as they age. But the common description of fertility decline after age 35 as a “cliff” is more anxiety-provoking than factual. If you want ...
Board-Certified Obstetrician Cries ‘Stop’
Promoting SARS-CoV-2 genetic vaccination in Pregnancy is an unprecedented ethical breach
Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child’s Growth
Most pregnant women are told it's safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won't trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: ...
More Adverse Events: It’s Time to Halt COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Pregnant Women
According to the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, the main ...
One-Third of IVF in Australia Due to Infertile Men
Male infertility was involved in one in every three rounds of IVF in 2020, with most of those men having no idea what affected their potency. Some 20 percent of ...
One in 20 Born in Australia Are Test Tube Babies
An Australian study has found that five percent of babies born in the country today were conceived by in vitro fertilisation (IVF), or about one child in every classroom. In ...
Microplastics Detected in Human Breast Milk, Raising Concerns Over Health Impact on Babies
A new study has detected microplastics in human breast milk for the first time, sparking concerns over the potential toxic effects and health impact they may have on infants. Researchers ...
Bombshell Study Confirms This Daily Drink Lowers IQ
These study findings were so controversial, they had to undergo additional peer-review and scrutiny before being published. Their publication even warranted a special editor's note justifying the journal's decision to ...
Reversing Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. In the vast majority of women found to have this condition, there are no symptoms of diabetes, and the ...
New Tech May Create Pathway For Women Suffering From Congential Reproductive Issues
Researchers have developed a new technology that permits the growth of fallopian tubes and uterine tissue, offering a better approach to female reproductive repair surgery and hope for women born ...
Certain Hair Products May Alter Hormones in Pregnancy
Certain personal care products may affect the hormone levels of pregnant people, according to a new study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide ...
Certain Cancer Immunotherapy Treatments Impair Fertility: Study
Australian researchers have found that some immunotherapy treatments for cancer can damage fertility, prompting a call for further research and preventative measures such as freezing eggs. A pre-clinical trial, led ...
Best Food for Late Pregnancy
Dates are put to the test in a randomized, controlled trial for cervical ripening. In the 19th chapter of the Koran, Mary is giving birth to Jesus. I didn’t even know ...
Some Drugs Taken During Pregnancy Double Brain Damage Risk
A new study has now linked another drug to neurological risk for children
Postpartum Depression May Last for Years
Many women develop depression after giving birth. This is called postpartum depression. A new study found that a large number of women had high levels of depressive symptoms at some ...
Team of Scientists Warns Against Acetaminophen in Pregnancy
A team of 13 scientists caution against the use of pain relievers with acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy. They cite a growing body of research that suggests the ...