Reproductive Health

Having Children Could Be Making Women Age Faster

Telomere – a section of the chromosome linked to longevity – was measured to identify ageing of DNA among women who gave birth.

Your Period Might Be Late Because Of Air Pollution

Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution.

Surrogate Refused To Abort Baby With Heart Defect: ‘I Had No Rights,’ She Says

A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose...

Scientists Deleted A Heart Disease Mutation From Embryos

Scientists have succeeded in editing out a harmful mutation from viable human embryos.

Republican Healthcare Bill Fails To Garner Support

What's next in the drama surrounding the healthcare bill?

Egg Freezing Rises Among Smart Women Due To Lack Of Men

Graduate women are freezing their eggs due to a lack of men committed to starting a family.

Genetic Connection Between Heart Disease And Human Reproduction Revealed

New research has found that the genes involved with heart disease also help people have children.

Children From Low-Income Families Develop Earlier

The latest research about how socioeconomic factors can affect your health, including early puberty.

Why Men Can't Tell When Women Aren’t Interested

Men seriously misjudge female sexual interest, according to new research, but the authors have a potential solution.

3 Unexpected Factors That Could Affect Your Unborn Son

A new study has suggested that fathers who use cocaine at the time of conception may put their unborn sons at risk for memory problems and learning disabilities.