Toxic Water Algae and Metals May Harm Male Fertility
Researchers studied 257 sperm donors to understand how two common environmental pollutants—a toxic algae byproduct called microcystin-LR and various metals …
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Vitamin D May Play a Key Role in Getting Pregnant
Scientists discovered that vitamin D might be important for helping women get pregnant. When mice didn't have enough vitamin D, their bodies couldn't prepare …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Might Affect Your Ability to Get Pregnant
A new study looked at what nearly 2,600 American women ate and whether they had trouble getting pregnant. Researchers found that women who ate a lot of …
Read MoreHow Mom's Hormones and Diet Affect Kids' Fertility for Generations
Scientists studied what happens when pregnant mice are exposed to extra male hormones and then eat a high-fat diet. They found that these conditions affected …
Read MoreWhat Diet and Lifestyle Really Do to Your Fertility
Scientists reviewed everything we know about how food, exercise, and daily habits affect whether people can have babies. They found that while some lifestyle …
Read MoreFarm Chemicals May Harm Reproduction in Animals and Humans
Pesticides and herbicides used on farms contain chemicals that can interfere with how hormones work in the body, affecting reproduction in livestock, wildlife, …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Diets May Harm Male Fertility, Study Suggests
Researchers discovered that eating too much fat might damage men's ability to reproduce by disrupting how cells work together. The study found that high-fat …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Your Body Prepare for Pregnancy
Scientists discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in helping the uterus prepare for pregnancy. Researchers studied how vitamin D works in uterine …
Read MoreWhy B Vitamins Matter for Male Fertility
Researchers studied how vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies affect male fertility in mice. They found that mice lacking these important B vitamins had lower …
Read MoreMany Healthy Women Have Hidden Iron Problems
Researchers discovered that 41% of young women with normal blood counts actually have low iron stores in their bodies. This "hidden" iron deficiency doesn't …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Boost Sperm Quality in Pigs Through Natural Compounds
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Muribaculaceae helps improve sperm quality in boars (male pigs). These bacteria produce …
Read MoreAncient Herbal Formula May Help Treat PCOS by Fixing Cell Damage
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Bushen Huatan (BSHT) on rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting …
Read MoreCan Eating Salmon Protect Against Harmful Dioxin Chemicals?
Scientists wanted to know if eating salmon could help protect the body from dioxins—harmful chemicals that can get into our food. They fed young rats either …
Read MoreOrange Nutrient Boosts Pig Fertility and Egg Development
Researchers studied how a natural orange-colored nutrient called beta-carotene affects young female pigs' reproductive health. Twenty pigs were fed either …
Read MoreNew Protein Shows Promise for Treating PCOS in Research Study
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women and causes irregular periods, hormone imbalances, and weight gain. Researchers discovered that a …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fibroids? What Science Shows
Uterine fibroids are common non-cancerous growths that affect many women, especially women of African descent. Scientists have discovered that vitamin D might …
Read MoreWhy a Hidden Hormone System Matters for Male Fertility
Scientists discovered that a special hormone system in the body, called GnIH/GPR147, plays a crucial role in keeping sperm healthy and active. When this system …
Read MoreWhy Eating Less Changes How Your Cells Copy DNA
Scientists studied fruit flies to understand how eating fewer calories affects the way cells prepare to make babies. They found that when flies ate less food, …
Read MoreWhat Men's Diets Say About Fertility Problems
Researchers in Ghana studied 221 men who were being tested for fertility issues. They found that many men had problems with sperm shape and quality, not just …
Read MoreA Simple Blood Test May Help Identify Women at Risk for Endometriosis
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 women to see if a simple blood test could help identify who might develop endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight May Make It Harder to Get Pregnant
Scientists discovered that obesity disrupts blood flow in the ovaries, which could explain why overweight women have more trouble getting pregnant. Using …
Read MoreCan Cartoon Videos Help Teens in Kenya Learn About Health?
Teenagers in Kenya often don't get good information about sexual health, which leads to problems like early pregnancy and infections. Researchers are testing a …
Read MoreWhy More Pregnant Women Need Better Health Planning Before Conception
Researchers in Northern Ireland looked at over 255,000 pregnancies between 2011 and 2021 to understand how women's health habits were changing. They found that …
Read MoreBetter Healthcare Support Helps Pregnant Women Eat Healthier
Researchers in India studied how healthcare support during pregnancy and after birth affects what women eat. They found that women who received good healthcare …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Young Male Birds Develop Better Brains
Scientists studied whether special bacteria added to food could help young male quails develop healthier brains and reproductive systems. They fed young quails …
Read MoreNew Drug Doesn't Help Men With Low Sperm Count
Researchers tested whether a bone-health drug called denosumab could help men with very low sperm counts have better fertility. The drug works by blocking a …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Be Linked to PCOS in Women
Researchers studied 1,368 women to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and PCOS, a common hormonal condition affecting women's reproductive …
Read MoreJunk Food May Harm Men's Health and Fertility
Researchers studied how ultra-processed foods affect men's bodies and reproductive health. In a controlled experiment, men who ate more processed foods showed …
Read MoreIs Ashwagandha Safe During Pregnancy? What Science Actually Shows
Ashwagandha is a popular herbal supplement used for stress and sleep, but some people worry it might harm pregnancy. Researchers reviewed all available …
Read MoreToxic Metals May Throw Off Women's Hormones at Any Age
Researchers studied nearly 5,500 women of all ages to see if common toxic metals in our environment affect the hormones that control reproduction and …
Read MoreHow Your Genes and Food Choices Affect Male Fertility
Scientists are discovering that male fertility isn't just about genetics—it's also about how your diet interacts with your genes. This review explores how the …
Read MoreCan Vitamins and Fish Oil Help Men's Fertility?
A new review looked at how certain vitamins, minerals, and fish oil might help improve male fertility. Researchers studied two supplement blends that contain …
Read MoreKhat Chewing Linked to Serious Weight Loss in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia compared the health and eating habits of 792 women—half who chew khat (a plant leaf) and half who don't. They found that women who chew …
Read MoreHow Sunlight Affects Hunger and Reproduction in Mice
Scientists discovered that moderate sun exposure (specifically UVB radiation) affects how hungry mice feel and their reproductive behavior, but in different …
Read MoreWhy One Amino Acid May Be Key to Healthy Pregnancy
Scientists discovered that a specific building block called proline may be crucial for preparing the uterus for pregnancy. When researchers created conditions …
Read MoreHow Apps and Websites Help Young People Stay Healthy in Africa
Researchers looked at 31 different apps, websites, and social media tools created to help teenagers and young adults in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa learn …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Be Linked to Fibroids in Women Trying to Get Pregnant
Researchers studied 148 women trying to conceive and found that those with uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus) had significantly lower …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound Shows Promise for PCOS Treatment in Study
Researchers tested a natural compound called laurolitsine on mice with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a common hormone condition affecting millions of …
Read MoreAntioxidant Pills Don't Help Men Get Partners Pregnant
Researchers tested whether antioxidant supplements could help men improve their chances of having a baby. Over 1,100 men at fertility clinics in the …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Women With PCOS Get Pregnant Through IVF?
Researchers looked at 59 studies to understand if vitamin D levels affect pregnancy success in women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who are trying to …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help You Have Babies Longer
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in how long women can have children. Using mice without any gut bacteria, …
Read MoreWhy Abuse May Lead to Low Iron Levels in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered a troubling connection: women who experience violence from partners are more likely to have anemia, a condition where the …
Read MoreNew Clue Found in Why Some Pregnancies End Early
Researchers discovered that a protein called ACOD1 may play a role in recurrent miscarriages—when a woman loses multiple pregnancies. The study found that this …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Protect Male Fertility From Plastic Pollution?
Tiny plastic particles called microplastics are everywhere in our environment, and scientists worry they might harm male reproductive health. A new study found …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Male Fertility From Immune System Damage
Researchers discovered that vitamin D3, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, may help protect men's reproductive health by reducing inflammation in the …
Read MoreMore Pregnancies May Lower Vitamin D Levels in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 women to understand how the number of pregnancies affects vitamin D levels in the body. They found that each pregnancy was …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Mother Pigs and Baby Piglets Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) to pig feed could help mother pigs have healthier babies and …
Read MoreCan Losing Weight Help Men Have Babies? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 32 studies to understand how weight loss affects men's ability to have children. They found that when men with obesity made lifestyle …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Male Fertility During Stress
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects male reproductive health in stressed mice. When mice were stressed and given vitamin D supplements, their sperm …
Read MoreWhy Endometriosis Makes Getting Pregnant Harder: New Science Explains Why
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue grows in the wrong places inside a woman's body, and it can make it harder to get pregnant. Scientists …
Read MoreMoldy Food Chemicals May Harm Fertility in Ways We Didn't Know
Researchers discovered that two toxic chemicals found in moldy grains—deoxynivalenol and α-zearalenol—can damage reproductive organs in ways that might affect …
Read MoreVitamin D and Genes May Explain Why Some Women Get PCOS
Researchers in India studied 170 women with PCOS and 150 healthy women to understand how vitamin D deficiency and specific genetic variations work together to …
Read MoreCan a Website Help Young Adults Eat Better Before Having Kids?
Researchers wanted to know if a website could help young adults improve their eating habits before having children. They studied how people used a digital tool …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Make Better Embryos in Lab Settings
Scientists discovered that a natural compound called alpha-ketoglutarate (α-KG) can improve how egg cells develop in laboratory conditions. When they added the …
Read MoreHow a Special Probiotic Helps Stressed Chickens Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural supplement called GABA, made from helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum, can protect laying hens from the …
Read MoreVitamin B3 May Help Protect Male Fertility From Heat Stress
Researchers discovered that vitamin B3 (niacin) might protect male fertility when exposed to high heat. In a study with male mice, those given niacin …
Read MoreCould B Vitamins Help Prevent PCOS? New Genetic Study Suggests Yes
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether certain B vitamins and related body chemicals affect the risk of developing PCOS (polycystic …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Keep Ovaries Younger Longer
As women delay having children, their ovaries age and become less healthy, making pregnancy harder. Scientists are looking at natural plant compounds called …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and a Common Parasite in Women
Researchers in Iran studied whether vitamin D levels are connected to a parasite infection called toxoplasmosis in women of childbearing age. Toxoplasmosis is …
Read MoreDoes Inflammatory Food Affect Male Fertility?
Researchers studied whether eating foods that cause inflammation in the body might affect sperm quality in men. They looked at the diets of Iranian men and …
Read MoreHow Selenium Keeps Farm Animals Healthy and Fertile
Selenium is a tiny but mighty nutrient that helps farm animals stay healthy, especially around pregnancy and birth. Scientists have discovered that selenium …
Read MoreHow Your Lifestyle Choices Affect Your Ability to Get Pregnant
A new review of scientific research shows that many everyday lifestyle choices can impact a woman's fertility and ability to conceive. The study looked at how …
Read MoreHealthy Habits May Help Men With Fertility Problems
Researchers in Iran studied 300 men who couldn't have children and compared them to 300 men who could. They looked at eight different healthy lifestyle habits …
Read MoreHow Melatonin Helps Crickets Beat the Damage from Nighttime Lights
Scientists studied how artificial light at night affects Pacific field crickets and whether a natural supplement called melatonin could help. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin D May Play a Bigger Role in Pregnancy Than We Thought
Scientists discovered that vitamin D does more than just help your bones—it may be important for pregnancy too. Researchers found that when mice didn't get …
Read MoreBody Shape May Affect Women's Fertility More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied how body shape—specifically where fat is stored around the middle—affects women's ability to get pregnant. Using data from over 1,500 women …
Read MoreEating More Antioxidants May Lower Risk of Pelvic Infections
Researchers studied over 4,000 American women to see if eating foods rich in antioxidants—like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and certain minerals—could help …
Read MoreCan Eating Better Help Women Get Pregnant?
Researchers looked at 16 studies about how diet changes help overweight women trying to get pregnant. They found that eating more fruits, vegetables, and fish …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Male Fertility in Overweight Mice
A new study found that vitamin D might help protect reproductive health in obese mice fed a high-fat diet. Researchers gave some mice vitamin D along with …
Read MoreWhat Damages Male Fertility? Scientists Find Common Causes
Researchers analyzed over 200 studies involving thousands of lab mice to understand what damages male fertility and why. They looked at nine different things …
Read MoreHeart Health Habits May Help Women Get Pregnant
Researchers looked at data from over 2,500 women to see if having a healthy heart was connected to fertility. They found that women with better overall heart …
Read MoreWhy Migrant College Women Struggle With Health Care
Researchers interviewed 19 international women studying at a university in Brazil to understand their health challenges. The women wanted to eat well, …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Helps Pig Sperm Stay Healthy in Cold Weather
When it gets really cold outside, male pigs produce lower-quality sperm, which is a problem for farmers. Scientists wanted to find out if adding special …
Read MoreExercise Plus Ginger or Maca May Boost Male Fertility in New Study
Researchers tested whether adding ginger or Maca supplements to exercise routines could improve male reproductive health. They studied 42 male rats divided …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Researchers discovered that women with lower vitamin D levels in their blood may be at higher risk for developing uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in the …
Read MoreVitamin B6 May Help Activate Egg Cells in Ovaries
Researchers discovered that vitamin B6 might help activate dormant egg cells in the ovaries through a specific biological pathway. Using mouse and human …
Read MoreDoctors Need Better Tools to Help Couples Who Keep Losing Pregnancies
A new study found that doctors and nurses don't have enough support to help couples who experience repeated pregnancy losses. The research surveyed 175 …
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