Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of premature birth
Daily omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of birth before 37 weeks by 11 per cent, and reduces the risk of…
Reproductive Health
The secret life of Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin, known as the master regulator of reproduction, not only has a crucial role in sperm and egg production, but…
Breastfeeding is worth trying
Back in the 1970s breastfeeding rates were incredibly low. Only around 28% of women in the UK breastfed their babies…
Nicotine in pregnancy increases risk of cot death
Nicotine exposure during pregnancy, whether from smoking cigarettes, or nicotine patches and e-cigarettes, increases risk of sudden infant death syndrome…
IVF: 6 Million Babies Later
‘IVF: 6 Million Babies Later’ is a major, new exhibition at London's Science Museum exploring the remarkable story of the…
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Men who suffer from gum disease are more than twice as likely to suffer from impotence compared to those with…
Autism is not linked to eating fish in pregnancy
A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or…
Mum sets baby’s body clock
The care provided by a mother can impact the body clock and health of offspring after birth, according to new…
Ovarian cancer incidence set to rise
Ovarian cancer incidence globally is estimated to climb by nearly 55 per cent in the next two decades, according to…
HFEA wrong to criticise foreign IVF clinics
There has been a lot said about foreign IVF clinics and ‘false hope’ in recent days. You may have seen headlines…