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Infertility May 5, 2016

Scientists grow embryos outside the womb for 13 days

It's a milestone that's at once being called groundbreaking and a Pandora's box: Scientists at Cambridge University surprised even themselves by growing embryos for 13 days outside the womb—one day short of a longstanding legal limit that's never been pushed up against because embryos failed to survive that long.

Infertility May 4, 2016

US-funded abstinence programs not working in Africa

The U.S. funds abstinence and faithfulness education in sub-Saharan Africa to prevent HIV transmission, but a new study suggests the investment doesn't lead to less risky sexual behaviors in that area.

Infertility May 2, 2016

More evidence that smoking worsens semen quality

A new review confirms that smoking has bad effects on a man's semen.

Infertility April 29, 2016

Puerto Rico Zika cases now include 65 pregnant women, one death: CDC

Puerto Rico has 683 confirmed cases of the Zika virus, including 65 pregnant women with symptoms of the virus and one death, U.S. health officials said on Friday.

Men's Health April 27, 2016

Everyday stressors tied to sperm damage

Certain lifestyle factors are linked to higher rates of damage in the genetic material in men's sperm, a study suggests.

Infertility April 27, 2016

Factbox: Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

Infertility April 26, 2016

Scientists witness 'flash of light' during conception, say discovery could aid IVF

For the first time, researchers have witnessed the exact moment conception occurs— and have recorded the ensuing explosion of sparks that form when sperm meets an egg.

Infertility April 26, 2016

Women using popular acne drug aren't following advice to avoid pregnancy

The widely used acne drug isotretinoin can cause severe birth defects and miscarriage, yet only about a third of women who use it are taking effective measures to avoid pregnancy, Canadian researchers say.

Infertility April 25, 2016

Factbox: Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

Healthy Mama April 24, 2016

6 tips for choosing a fertility clinic

If you’re struggling with infertility and have decided to get help from a fertility clinic, you want to make sure that the one you choose is reputable, has high success rates and offers the technology and services you’re looking for.

Infertility April 15, 2016

US teens getting less formal sex education since 2006

Formal instruction about birth control and other aspects of sexual health in the U.S. is on the decline, according to an analysis of survey data from 2006 to 2013.