A study looked at kids born from frozen embryo transfers, fresh embryo transfers, and natural pregnancies to see if the way they were conceived affects their size at age 12. The research found that children from frozen embryo transfers tend to be slightly larger than those from fresh transfers or na
Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a
More young women are choosing to freeze their eggs each year, hoping to extend their options for having children later. The process involves removing eggs from the ovaries, storing them in liquid nitrogen, and later thawing them for potential use. Clinics show how tiny tools pick out eggs under a mi
Starting a family can feel like a roll‑of‑dice, but there are real steps you can take to tilt the odds in your favor. First, keep your body healthy: a balanced diet and regular movement help regulate ovulation for women and improve sperm quality for men. If you’re carrying extra weight, consider saf
More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number
Trying to have a baby can feel like an uphill battle when months go by without success. For many couples, the problem isn’t just about timing—it’s about sperm health. While people often focus on women’s fertility, male reproductive health plays a huge role too. Low sperm count is one of the most com
Doctors often check sperm count and movement to judge male fertility, but this method misses important details. A deeper look at sperm DNA damage might reveal hidden fertility problems. One test, called SCSA, can spot this damage but is expensive and hard to run. New AI tools could make these checks
A new Netflix series claims that tiny plastic particles are shrinking men’s genitals and killing sperm. It follows five couples who try to stop using plastic for three months and then report more babies. The program sounds like a reality show, not science. The host is an epidemiologist who talks ab
In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t
The world has noticed a dip in how many men can father children. Scientists agree the trend is real, but they are still debating why it’s happening. Some people point fingers at phones, electric cars or plastic waste, yet the truth is far more tangled. A 2017 study in Oxford journals claimed sperm c
