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Phthalates, Found in Everyday Products, Might Lower Fertility
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Exposure to a common chemical group found in many household products may delay or even prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a new study says. Phthalates can lower a...
Assisted Reproductive Technology Not Tied to Higher BMI in Childhood
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Being born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) is not associated with higher body mass index (BMI) at age 5 to 8 years, according to a study published online Dec. ...
Illnesses in Childhood May Raise Odds of Childlessness Later
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 – Remaining childless throughout adult life might be tied, in some cases, to illnesses experienced in childhood, new research suggests. Childlessness isn't just about...
Higher Mobile Phone Use Tied to Lower Sperm Counts
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – Higher mobile phone use is associated with lower sperm concentration and sperm count in young men, according to a study published in the December issue of Fertility and ...
Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows. Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%)...
Risk for Autism Increased for Children Born to Those With Infertility
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – Children born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network...
Review IDs Link for Insecticide Exposure, Lower Sperm Concentration
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – Insecticide exposure is associated with lower sperm concentration, according to a systematic review published online Nov. 15 in Environmental Health Perspectives. Laura B....
Review Links Pesticides to Lower Sperm Quality in Men
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Pesticide exposure appears to be linked to lower sperm concentrations in men around the world, a new large-scale evidence review has concluded. A review of 25 studies...
Could Cellphones Be Harming Men's Sperm?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 – Cellphone use might be blunting a fellow’s chances of becoming a father, a major new study reports. Young men who frequently use mobile phones have lower sperm c...
Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with...
Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with ...
Infertility Risk Perception Increased in Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer have higher rates of perceiving increased infertility risk but frequently overestimate or underestimate their risk, according...
Longer Reproductive Lifespan May Improve Brain Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Women with prolonged exposure to endogenous hormones have a smaller burden of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Neurology....
Boys Who Smoke Could Be Harming Their Future Children's Health
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Smoking may not only harm the smoker and those who breathe in the secondhand fumes, but also their future children. New research suggests that boys who smoke in their early...
More American Men Now Opting for Vasectomy
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Vasectomies are becoming more common in the United States, with rates surging by more than one-quarter during the past decade, a recent study reveals. The U.S. vasectomy...
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