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Alcohol and it's effect on pregnancy
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (172+ words) Do NOT take any form of alcohol while pregnant. Whether you mix with juice, yoghurt, water or any drinks Alcohol causes permanent damage to the developing baby's brain in the womb. Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the…...
Costco is offering members discounted prices for fertility drugs
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (171+ words) Costco is taking on one of the biggest hurdles people face regarding fertility treatment: the price of medication. The warehouse retailer says a new partnership will allow members to purchase. .. Costco is offering members discounted prices for fertility drugs The…...
Can Pregnancy Risks Be Telegraphed in the Cellular Mom-Baby Link?
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (408+ words) The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San Francisco scientists, revealing new cell types and insights into conditions such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and miscarriage. Using advanced single-cell…...
Premature placental separation may increase the child's risk of heart disease by age 28
2+ week, 5+ day ago (778+ words) Children born to mothers whose pregnancies were complicated by placental abruption may have a higher risk of developing heart disease or dying by the age of 28, finds a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. - People born…...
Health Headlines: Ultra-processed foods and fertility
2+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eating ultra-processed foods can reduce fertility on men and women. March Madness 2026: How to watch the West Virginia vs. Eating ultra-processed foods can reduce fertility on…...
Ultra-processed foods impact fertility in both men and women, studies show
2+ week, 3+ day ago (57+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods are raising concern again. This time, two new studies suggest they may impact fertility in both men and. .. Ultra-processed foods are raising concern again....
Ultra-processed foods are linked to reduced fertility and embryonic development
2+ week, 6+ day ago (118+ words) This shows an embryo around 11 weeks of gestation, acquired via 3 D transvaginal ultrasound examination. The researchers thank the participant for permission to use this image for the Human Reproduction press release Generation R study group Only to be used to…...
Ultra-processed foods linked to lower fertility and slower early embryo development
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (216+ words) Researchers analysed data from 831 women and 651 male partners in a prospective study in the Netherlands. Diet was assessed during early pregnancy, and ultra-processed food intake was measured as a share of total daily food intake. The researchers then looked at…...
Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Hope
2+ week, 4+ day ago (738+ words) When the ovaries stop working prematurely, they no longer produce typical amounts of the hormone estrogen. They also fail to release eggs regularly. This cessation leads to premature menopause and immediate complications regarding fertility. Understanding the mechanics of ovarian failure…...
I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1203+ words) As a sex educator, Milly Evans knows more about contraception than most. But in the run-up to getting a hormonal coil (IUS), she was filled with unfamiliar doubts about whether it was right for her body. Her social media feed…...