Fertility
Health experts say more people are seeking fertility care during pandemic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some local hospitals have seen an increase in the number of people seeking fertility care over the course of the pandemic. “There’s definitely been an increase in volumes of patients coming through seeking fertility care and IVF. It’s not affected negatively by the pandemic and actually is much higher now than …
Study shows how different microbiomes could be harnessed to boost human health
There’s a lot of interest right now in how different microbiomes–like the one made up of all the bacteria in our guts–could be harnessed to boost human health and cure disease. But Daniel Segrè has set his sights on a much more ambitious vision for how the microbiome could be manipulated for good: “To help …
“Jumping” Genes, Heat Stress and Fertility
University of Oregon biologists have used a model organism to identify molecular mechanisms that produce DNA damage in sperm and contribute to male infertility following exposure to heat. In humans, the optimal temperature for sperm production is just below body temperature, in a range of about 90-95 degrees F. Human studies have found that …
Newlywed Anna Geary says people are open about mental health issues but won’t discuss fertility –
Newlywed Anna Geary has told how she had her egg reserve checked and is urging the nation to open up on fertility issues. The 30-year-old Ireland’s Fittest Family coach and All-Ireland camogie champ said she and husband Kevin Sexton dream of becoming parents. But she wanted to make sure everything was in working order before …
ICYMI: Blackface at Event; Male Fertility Technology
Here are some of the past week’s top stories from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest: Man Shows Up in Blackface to Community Event in Medley An event aimed at bringing seniors in Medley together is putting the town in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after a man showed up in blackface. The incident happened …
Delicious Walnut Health Benefits: Advantages for Brain, Heart, Fertility
Walnuts are perhaps the most famous tree nut of all and have been named the “Healthiest of all Nuts”. They are rich in plant-based fats and are a good source of the B-vitamins and many minerals. Even though walnuts are one of the easiest foods to eat, they are also a powerful weapon against chronic …
Fertility clinic sued for allegedly implanting wrong embryos | World News
By Aubrey Allegretti, news reporter A US fertility clinic is being sued over an embryo mix-up involving three different couples. The Los-Angeles based CHA Fertility Centre faces claims of medical malpractice, breach of contract, and battery. Anni Manukyan, from California, complained in court papers she had another couple’s embryo inserted into her in August 2018. …
