https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/fertility/ When it comes to the challenges and solutions you face on the road to conception, there is no such thing as too much information. Read about the latest research on fertility drugs, infertility treatments and IVF. en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:25 EDT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:25 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/fertility/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407193844.htm Scientists at Cornell University may be closing in on the long-sought “holy grail” of male contraception: a safe, reversible, nonhormonal method that completely halts sperm production. In a breakthrough mouse study, researchers used a compound called JQ1 to temporarily shut down meiosis—the critical process that produces sperm—without causing lasting harm. After treatment stopped, sperm production bounced back, fertility returned, and the animals produced healthy offspring. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:52:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407193844.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260317064444.htm Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, constipation, and IBS. Scientists discovered that different biological pathways control different gut issues, hinting at more personalized treatments in the future. The research also highlights how a child’s early environment can have lasting physical effects—not just emotional ones. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:08:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260317064444.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223918.htm Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:47:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223918.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260209064254.htm Scientists have discovered why ovarian cancer spreads so rapidly through the abdomen. Cancer cells enlist normally protective abdominal cells, forming mixed groups that work together to invade new tissue. These helper cells lead the way, allowing cancer to spread faster and resist chemotherapy. The findings uncover a critical weakness that future treatments may target. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:51:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260209064254.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251227004149.htm A one-dose oral drug called zoliflodacin has proven highly effective against gonorrhoea in a major international trial. The pill matched the success of current treatments while avoiding injections and complex dosing. As antibiotic resistance spreads, this new option could make treatment simpler and more accessible worldwide. Approval could mark a major step forward in controlling a stubborn global STI. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:19:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251227004149.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251215025315.htm Scientists have discovered that key compounds from cannabis—CBD and THC—show surprisingly strong effects against ovarian cancer cells. Used together, they slow cell growth, reduce colony formation, and may even block the cancer’s ability to spread. Even more promising, the treatment caused minimal harm to healthy cells and appears to work by restoring a disrupted signaling pathway that fuels tumor growth. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:22:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251215025315.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing real costs—not just premiums—can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially when provider networks or drug rules change. New assistance programs for low-income adults offer valuable help for 2026. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:22:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120513.htm Groundbreaking research shows that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm become more common—not just from random chance, but because some are naturally favored. Advanced sequencing revealed dozens of genes under selective pressure, many linked to serious disorders. The work reveals how evolution inside the testes can quietly shape the next generation’s genetic health. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:37:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120513.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095627.htm Human fertility hinges on a delicate molecular ballet that begins even before birth. UC Davis researchers have uncovered how special protein networks safeguard chromosomes as eggs and sperm form, ensuring genetic stability across generations. Using yeast as a model, they revealed how crossovers between chromosomes are protected for decades in female eggs, preventing errors that could lead to infertility, miscarriage, or conditions like Down syndrome. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:37:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095627.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250909031509.htm Thousands of women are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss without contraception, leading to unintended pregnancies and potential risks for unborn babies. Experts warn clearer medical guidance is urgently needed. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:38:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250909031509.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104233.htm A study finds that people are more open to plant-based eggs when they’re part of familiar foods, like pancakes, rather than served plain. While taste and appearance still favor regular eggs, vegan eggs score higher on environmental and ethical benefits. Familiarity is the key to getting people to try them. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:31:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104233.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031218.htm In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the inheritance of devastating mitochondrial diseases passed down through the mother’s DNA. The early results are highly promising: all the babies are developing normally, and the disease-causing mutations are undetectable or present at levels too low to cause harm. For families once haunted by genetic risk, this science offers more than treatment—it offers transformation. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:05:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031218.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013902.htm Human eggs stay dormant for decades by slowing down their waste disposal systems, according to new research involving over 100 freshly donated eggs. This clever energy-saving strategy appears to help protect the eggs from damage over time, allowing them to remain viable for years. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:21:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111356.htm New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or tablet in real time. Developed by physicians and engineers, device was tested by new moms. Technology could particularly benefit fragile babies in the NICU, who have precise nutritional needs. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:13:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111356.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112451.htm Researchers have conducted a clinical study to show how a woman's genetic profile provides information on which hormone treatment is most effective for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The researchers have now developed a simple oral swab test that shows which hormone therapy is the best option for IVF treatment. Tue, 13 May 2025 11:24:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509154215.htm New research has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central role in weakening the body's immune response in advanced ovarian cancer. The findings offer new insights into immune suppression in ovarian cancer and open promising avenues for future immunotherapy approaches. Over 70% of patients with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage, often presenting with large volumes of ascites. This ascites fluid not only supports the spread of cancer throughout the abdominal cavity but also significantly impairs the body's immune defenses. Understanding how ascites affects the immune system is important for developing better treatments that use the immune system to fight cancer. Fri, 09 May 2025 15:42:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509154215.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162111.htm A new study turns long-held conventional wisdom about a certain type of polymer on its head, greatly expanding understanding of how some of biochemistry's fundamental forces work. The study opens the door for new biomedical research running the gamut from analyzing and identifying proteins and carbohydrates to drug delivery. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:21:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162111.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130742.htm Research has shed light on how a new type of antibody treatment reactivates patients' immune cells to fight ovarian cancer. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:07:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130742.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122427.htm A study followed the development of children's motor skills over a three-year period, from early childhood education to school age. The study showed that independent outdoor time and multisport activities support the development of motor competence. Even 30 minutes of outdoor time after a day at childcare makes a difference. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:24:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122427.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122609.htm Elite athletes have shared their worries about their sports career after pregnancy. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:26:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122609.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181533.htm The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the laboratory, reducing one source of variability during the process. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:15:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143152.htm Researchers have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:31:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318175024.htm Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five years after giving birth. These women -- about 12% of the population studied -- would not be flagged as high-risk by current medical guidelines, but the new findings could help identify them as candidates for early intervention. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:50:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318175024.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a long-term study. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:31:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303191303.htm Researchers found that TEX38 and ZDHHC19 co-localize on the plasma membrane of spermatids and mediate S-palmitoylation of ARRDC5, a crucial protein for spermatogenesis. Disrupting either TEX38 or ZDHHC19 inhibited cytoplasm removal from the sperm head, resulting in deformed sperm and infertility in a male mouse model. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:13:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303191303.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303191259.htm A research team has uncovered how a naturally occurring biological mechanism found in mammals is able to prevent sperm cells from interacting with an egg, preventing fertilization. The discovery, identified in rodent models, offers a new path for scientific research to help people grappling with infertility issues, while also opening a new line of study for developing contraceptive therapies. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:12:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303191259.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:20:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121540.htm The research team has developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing. By analyzing how ovarian follicles transition through different stages, the researchers' model explains why menopause occurs and sheds light on individual variability and cross-population differences. These insights could improve fertility planning, inform health care decisions related to hormonal therapies and enhance our understanding of age-related health risks associated with ovarian aging. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:15:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121540.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134836.htm Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new research reveals. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:48:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134831.htm Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, miscarriage, birth defects or genetic disorders. Researchers are now working to better understand a process that can help repair that damage. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:48:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212134831.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132227.htm Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very early stages. The study suggests that a mother's emotional wellbeing during pregnancy is not only important for her, but could also influence the future health of her baby. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:22:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132227.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142732.htm It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142732.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142730.htm The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to new research. The risk is even higher in mothers of twins who had a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142730.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203141805.htm Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal growth and pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:18:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203141805.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161634.htm A mathematical modeling study suggests that ovarian cancer incidence could be reduced and healthcare savings boosted if women who have already completed their families were offered fallopian tube removal during any other suitable abdominal surgeries. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:16:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161634.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130140842.htm By analyzing almost 10,000 pregnancies, researchers discovered previously unidentified combinations of risk factors linked to serious negative pregnancy outcomes, finding that there may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:08:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130140842.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135525.htm A new study has highlighted the potential of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, blueberries, and raspberries, to enhance female fertility. The systematic review found that resveratrol can improve the quantity and quality of egg cells, offering hope for new, less invasive fertility treatments. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:55:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123163201.htm Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough sperm and are infertile. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:32:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123163201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125715.htm A new study has revealed a potential reason why some pregnancies achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART) may result in birth defects in comparison to naturally conceived pregnancies. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:57:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125715.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144205.htm Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help doctors identify follicles that are most likely to lead to the birth of a baby during IVF treatment more precisely than current methods. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:42:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144205.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132325.htm A major trial has found a single iron infusion in the third trimester can significantly reduce anaemia in pregnant women and outperform the efficacy of iron tablets -- the current recommended standard of care. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:23:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132325.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152430.htm Researchers have studied placental genes to explore how Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) affects a child's development. Differences showed up between pregnancies from frozen and fresh embryo transfers in the placentas. Changes were also observed in the function of a gene associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:24:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152430.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125155.htm A new review reveals how your DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility, and even life expectancy. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:51:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125155.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206002144.htm An MRI-based imaging technique predicts the response of ovarian cancer tumors to treatment, and rapidly reveals how well treatment is working, in patient-derived cell models. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:21:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206002144.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161251.htm A new study found that, among nearly 775,000 pregnant people in Massachusetts, 31 percent of these individuals had at least one unscheduled emergency visit to the hospital, and 3.3 percent had four or more unscheduled hospital visits. The latter group was nearly 50 percent more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which encompasses a range of complications during labor or childbirth that can lead to poor maternal outcomes such as aneurysms, eclampsia, kidney and heart failure, and sepsis. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:12:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161251.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106171837.htm Clinics and hospitals currently defer medication abortion until ultrasound confirms a pregnancy inside the uterus. However, a large international study now indicates that treatment can be equally effective and safe even before the sixth week of pregnancy. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:18:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106171837.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030150316.htm Researchers have discovered a way that ovarian cancer tumors manipulate their environment to resist immunotherapy and identified a drug target that could overcome that resistance. The study used a cutting-edge spatial genomics technology and preclinical animal models, with tumor specimens from ovarian cancer patients further validating the findings. They found that ovarian cancer cells produce a molecule called Interleukin-4 (IL-4), which is typically associated with asthma and the skin condition eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. The study went on to find that the cancer cells used IL-4 to create a protective environment that kept away killer immune cells, making the tumors resistant to immunotherapy. A drug, dupilumab, which blocks IL-4's activity, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is already used to treat asthma and eczema. This new study suggests dupilumab or similar drugs could be repurposed to enhance immunotherapy for ovarian cancer. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:03:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241030150316.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025165753.htm Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals -- with the exception of the female reproductive tract. Now a team of biologists has taken the first deep look at the Drosophila uterus and found some surprises, which could have implications not just for understanding insect reproduction and potentially, pest control, but also for understanding fertility in humans. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:57:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025165753.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023130916.htm Researchers have discovered a mechanism that ovarian tumors use to cripple immune cells and impede their attack -- blocking the energy supply T cells depend on. The work points toward a promising new immunotherapy approach for ovarian cancer, which is notoriously aggressive and hard to treat. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:09:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023130916.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022154133.htm A new artificial intelligence-based system can accurately assess the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images of the embryos and maternal age, according to a new study. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:41:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022154133.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141541.htm Researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts on the health of the baby. The study shows that high proportion of father's spermatozoa possessing DNA strand breaks is associated with doubled risk of preeclampsia in women who have become pregnant by IVF. It also increases the risk of the baby being born prematurely. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:15:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141541.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011140940.htm Promising findings could lead to the development of a non-invasive stool test and a new therapy for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects nearly 200 million women worldwide. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:09:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011140940.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007134019.htm New study shows that the lengths of menstrual cycles, follicular phases (before egg release) and luteal phases (after ovulation) are all variable. The luteal phase is importantly more variable than currently believed. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:40:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007134019.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003123404.htm Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth -- this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well researched so far. Interventions that promote a healthy weight have the potential to prevent complications for all women, the researchers conclude. The study was conducted by researchers at Link ping University and Karolinska Institutet and is published in The Lancet Public Health. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:34:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003123404.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002135237.htm Researchers say that in the course of developing a new model for ovarian cancer, they've developed additional evidence that serous uterine cancer possibly begins in the fallopian tubes, not the uterus. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:52:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002135237.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930212848.htm Head-to-head study of diagnostic test accuracy found IOTA ultrasound ADNEX model had 96% sensitivity and acceptable specificity in first study of its kind. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:28:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930212848.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930122818.htm A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:28:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930122818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173121.htm The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:31:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132102.htm Researchers have discovered a potential 'pause button' in the earliest stages of human development. Whether humans can control the timing of their development has long been debated. The new study suggests that this 'pause button' can be activated in human cells as well. The findings have significant implications for our understanding of early human life and may improve reproductive technologies. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:21:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132102.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132040.htm Researchers have shown that over 80 percent of women are iron deficient by their third trimester. The findings raise concerns as the participants in the study were a low-risk and generally healthy cohort. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:20:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132040.htm