Fertility

Controversial “Three-Parent” Babies Legalized In Britain, Procedure Expected To Be Carried Out In 2017

By Donna Belle - Dec 19, 2016 04:30 AM EST

This article tackles the legalization of the controversial Three-Parent IVF procedure in Britain which is the first country to license it. After being approved recently by Britain's fertility regulatory board, the procedure is expected to be carried out in 2017.

Indian 72-year-old Gives Birth To First Child Through IVF

By R. Siva Kumar - May 14, 2016 09:17 AM EDT

In spite of ethical and health issues, Daljinder Kaur, 72, and Arman Singh, 79, got their first baby Wednesday after undergoing two years of IVF treatment.

Chinese Scientists Test Genetic Modification Of Human Embryos With CRISPR

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One year after a team from China modified human embryo genes, another team of Chinese scientists has used CRISPR to alter fertilized eggs from women donors.

Cat Crisis New York: Census Reveals Cats May Overrun The City

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 27, 2015 08:27 PM EDT

A new census has shown that many cat owners are unaware of the dangers of not fixing their pets.

Long Work Hours and Heavy Loads Can Delay Pregnancy: Study

By Peter R - Aug 18, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

A new study showed that work stress due to long work-hours and heavy load lifting can affect a woman's fertility.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West News: Couple Reportedly having Twins

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 03, 2015 11:35 AM EDT

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly expecting twins.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are Expecting Baby No. 2

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 01, 2015 09:09 AM EDT

Kim Kardashian is pregnant with baby No. 2.

Paracetamol Can Sterilize Unborn Boys, Fertility Study

By Peter R - May 21, 2015 12:40 PM EDT

Study by researchers at Univeristy of Edinburgh found that exposure for as long as seven days was enough to affect testosterone production in mice.

More University Educated Women Choosing Motherhood, Pew Study Finds

By Peter R - May 09, 2015 07:16 PM EDT

A new study has shown decline in childlessness among educated women aged 40 to 44.

Pesticide-Treated Fruit and Veggies Killing Sperm, Fertility Study

By Cheri Cheng - Mar 31, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

A new study reported that men who consumed fruits and vegetables high in pesticides are more likely to have reduced sperm count.

What Gem Is Your Lucky Charm?

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 08, 2015 06:42 AM EDT

Specific gemstones are said to be identified with particular traits that help women to maintain balance, health and emotional strength.

UK Considered As First Ever Country To Legalize ‘Three-Person Babies’

By Maria Slither - Feb 25, 2015 11:22 AM EST

The law on three-person babies is now approved in the House of Lords and is now considered as fully legal in the UK. Three-person babies has previously raised ethical questions as to whether it will lead to the idea of 'designer babies' in the future.

UK Close to Legalizing "Designer Babies"

By Maria Slither - Feb 10, 2015 11:34 AM EST

The idea of the 'three-persons babies'is ganing popularity in the UK Parliament. It is now close to becoming a law and will be tried in the House of Lords in October.

Men’s Health Linked to Semen Quality: Bad Semen Means Poor Health

By Casey Morada - Dec 11, 2014 09:55 AM EST

Men with poor semen quality are more likely to have hypertension, heart disease, skin disease and endocrine disorders, a new study suggests.

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