Reproductive Health
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Early development is inherently 'chaotic,' new atlas of mammal embryos revealsA new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness.
By Emily Cooke Published
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Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?Researchers have developed a method of reversing the aging process in mouse egg cells.
By Jennifer Zieba Published
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Pollution harms men's fertility, but traffic noise affects women'sThe large-scale study linked exposure to air pollution with a higher infertility risk in men, while traffic noise affected women
By Amy L. Winship Published
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: Symptoms and treatmentBy Maureen Salamon Last updated
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Endometriosis may quadruple risk of ovarian cancer, study findsWomen with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, while people with endometriosis of any severity are four times as likely, a study suggests. But patients shouldn't panic.
By Sahana Sitaraman Published
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More babies are being born with syphilis, study findsCongenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.
By Robert Monaghan Published
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Experimental menstrual product turns blood to jellyScientists are working to develop a new filler for period products that they say could help prevent leaks.
By Victoria Atkinson Published
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How many extra calories does a person need during pregnancy?Scientists estimate that a person needs tens of thousands of extra calories to support a pregnancy — but there's no one-size-fits-all answer.
By Amy Arthur Published
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Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill caseThe Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
By Nicoletta Lanese Last updated
