Antioxidant supplements fail to improve sperm quality in infertile men
Despite many study results suggesting that antioxidants have a positive effect on abnormal sperm parameters associated with male...
Secondhand smoke causing thousands of still births in developing countries
Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth, congenital malformations, low birth-weight and...
Paternal smoking linked to miscarriage risk
Would-be fathers may increase their partner’s risk of miscarriage by smoking during the pregnancy, or even during the time leading up to...
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates
Over the last few years, Flint, Michigan, has been in the news due to findings related to lead in its water supply. New research that...
Recovering from one child: growing fertility problem in China
Xi Xiaoxin, 35, never thought that she would have trouble conceiving three years ago. Back then, all she wanted was to enjoy traveling...
For women with history of pregnancy loss, walking may aid chance of becoming pregnant
Results of a recent study to better understand modifiable factors such as physical activity that may affect a woman's ability to conceive...
Embryo-like structure synthesized in a lab could help decipher infertility
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types. Now, using mouse stem cells instead of the usual...
Preserving fertility during chemotherapy
One of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers have now identified the...
