40 years later, why is IVF still not covered by insurance? Economics, ignorance and sexism
Before I (Elissa Strauss) began the process of in-vitro fertilization, I, quite foolishly, thought of it as outsourcing. We can't make a...
First IVF babys 40th birthday: How a tiny girl changed science and the world
In July 1978, "You're the one that I want" from Grease was top of the pops in Australia, women were marching for equal rights in the US,...
Antioxidant supplements fail to improve sperm quality in infertile men
Despite many study results suggesting that antioxidants have a positive effect on abnormal sperm parameters associated with male...
Secondhand smoke causing thousands of still births in developing countries
Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth, congenital malformations, low birth-weight and...
Doctors rely on more than just data for medical decision-making
Many technology companies are working on artificial intelligence systems that can analyze medical data to help diagnose or treat health...
Babys sex may influence risk of pregnancy-related complications
The sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother's blood, which may explain why risks...
