Trying for a baby? Men should beware of the heated blankets and car seats this winter, fertility experts say
Electric blankets on the lap, and sitting on heated car seats, can have a similar effect to hot baths, which may make it more difficult for men to get their partners pregnant, some UK experts have said. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

From voice synthesis to fertility tracking, here are some actually helpful AI products at CES
“AI” was everywhere this year at CES; you couldn’t swing a badge without hitting some company claiming generative AI was going to revolutionize your sleep, teeth, or business. But a few applications of machine learning stood out as genuinely helpful or surprising — here are a few examples of AI…#ces #alexa #elliq (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Infertility Tied to Poorer Cardiovascular Health in Women
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 -- A history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Network Open. Amy R. Nichols, Ph.D., R.D., from Harvard... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Scientists hail IVF breakthrough in non-invasive test that could slash 'big element of chance' involved in getting pregnant
Currently, the fertility treatment has a success rate of up to 40 per cent. US academics have now developed a new non-invasive that can assess the quality of lab-grown embryos. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Six little-known warning signs of rare appendix cancer that killed X-Men actor Adan Canto at just 42
Actor Adan Canto has died from appendiceal cancer at age 42. The symptoms are commonly overlooked, as they can mirror more common conditions. Signs include appendicitis, bloating, and infertility. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development
(MedPage Today) -- British women whose capability of bearing children either started late or ended early -- naturally or otherwise -- were at increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), compared with women with earlier menarche... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - January 10, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

America's Best Fertility Clinics 2024 survey
Once again, Newsweek is partnering with respected global data research firm Statista for the second year to rank America's Best Fertility Clinics 2024. We are providing information and insights to help our readers find the best fertility clinics across the country. The Newsweek/Statista ranking of…#statista #bestfertilityclinics (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Family Source Consultants Announces New Exclusive Partnership with Israel-Based Manor Baby
Under the arrangement, Family Source Consultants will work alongside a new fertility clinic partner, Los Angeles Reproductive Center, to provide exclusive surrogacy services for clients of Manor Baby, Israel's leading surrogacy and egg donation company. CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LIC Source Type: news

Stress During Fertility Treatments Leads to Higher Glucose Stress During Fertility Treatments Leads to Higher Glucose
Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Microplastics in Bottled Water At Least 10 Times Worse Than Once Thought
Pure, natural spring water, just as nature intended. Well, not exactly. Bottled water has long been marketed as a safer alternative to what comes out of the tap—if it doesn’t come straight from a mountain spring, it’s at least purified and chemical free. But a new study by scientists at Columbia University and Rutgers University demonstrates that bottled water may be far worse when it comes to microscopic plastic pollutants capable of passing into the bloodstream. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] For years scientists have raised the alarm over the global spread of microplastics, which f...
Source: TIME: Science - January 8, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized climate change Climate Is Everything embargoed study healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Preconception Psychological Stress Linked to Abnormal Glucose Levels
FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 -- For women attending a fertility center, preconception perceived psychological stress is positively associated with abnormal glucose levels during pregnancy, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in the Journal of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Stressed Women With Infertility May Have Higher Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- Preconception stress during the infertility process may spell glycemic woes for women during pregnancy, researchers reported. For women who attended a fertility center, those who self-reported more psychological stress prior... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

C-Section Tied to Subsequent Reduced Fecundability, Infertility
THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 -- Among women with more than one child, those who had a previous cesarean delivery subsequently had a lower fecundability ratio and an increased infertility risk than those who had a vaginal delivery, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Benefits of Mediterranean Diet during pregnancy, as per study
According to research published in The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, women undergoing IVF should adopt a Mediterranean diet to improve their chances of getting pregnant rather than taking supplements. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Optimal Follow-up After Cervical Cancer Surgery Optimal Follow-up After Cervical Cancer Surgery
Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, monitoring for cancer recurrence after fertility-sparing cervical cancer surgery can be tailored based on HPV testing and cytology.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news