The End of China’s One-Child Policy Has Put Huge Pressure on the Nation’s Sperm Banks
China is looking for quality sperm. Ever since the nation loosened its one-child family-planning policy earlier this year, its sperm...
Artificial ovary may boost fertility and postpone the menopause
A SYNTHETIC ovary that could help both older women and those with endometriosis conceive is a step closer. Initially intended for women...
What's the best work schedule for your age?
The moment you may have been dreading is here. Lazy summer days have come to an end, and more structured back-to-work or back-to-school...
Need another reason to lose weight? Obesity-cancer link reaffirmed
There may be plenty of room for debate about whether some aspects of everyday life cause cancer -- whether it's drinking too much coffee,...
Your parents hold clues to your life expectancy, heart health
Your parents may have a significant influence on how likely you are to stay healthy later in life. Scientists have long suspected that...
CRISPR - Cas9: Gene editing technology
This animation depicts the CRISPR - Cas9 method for genome editing – a powerful new technology with many applications in biomedical...
One hour of physical activity daily can improve your health
It's well-known that sitting down all day, be it at your desk, on the couch or in a car, is bad for your health. People know they should...
Mean Age of Mothers is on the Rise: United States, 2000–2014
Key findings - Data from the National Vital Statistics System The mean age of mothers has increased from 2000 to 2014 for all birth...
