Reproductive System
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Woman's IVF Prevented Fatal Brain Disorder in Her ChildrenBy Rachael Rettner Published
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Women Hold Many Misconceptions About Baby-MakingMany U.S. women hold misconceptions about the basics of baby-making, a new study reveals.
By Bahar Gholipour Published
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Just 2 Genes from Y Chromosome Needed for Male ReproductionThe Y chromosome is often thought of as defining the male sex. Now scientists find that only two genes on the Y chromosome are needed in mice for them to father offspring.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Feeling Blue: Gender-Bending Lady Lizards Miss Out on LoveBy Stephanie Pappas Published
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For Mice, the Smell of Urine Is SexyThere might be a link between fatherhood and urine spraying for mice. Male house mice that surpass their peers at marking their territory tend to have more offspring, according to a new study.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Suzanne Somers' Health Advice May Be Dangerously WrongIn her many television appearances, Suzanne Somers offers health advice to women. But what she says doesn't always hold up as fact, and in some cases, following her advice could be harmful.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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BPA Exposure Linked to Higher Rate of MiscarriageExposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in early pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, preliminary research suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How Environmental Toxins Harm Women's Reproductive HealthToxins in the environment -- chemicals used in processing and manufacturing -- are harming women's ability to have children, two leading medical groups said in a joint statement today.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Deadly Fungus Mates with Clones of ItselfBy Tanya Lewis Published
