Baby boy born four years after parents died in road accident
The Beijing News reported that a surrogate mother from Laos gave birth to the baby - four years after Shen Jie and Liu Xi died in a road accident in Yixing in China's Jiangsu Province.
Apr 10, 2018, 19:13 PM IST
Researchers identify new drug that may extend women's fertility by 6 years
The team used a microscopic worm, Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans), as they share many of the genes as humans, including longevity genes.
Feb 24, 2018, 13:21 PM IST
Breakthrough: In a world's first, human eggs grown to maturity in lab
The technique holds promise specifically for women who have to go through sterilizing treatments such as chemotherapy.
Feb 09, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
Facing difficulties in conceiving? Try these simple diet tricks
Although, most gynecologist and physicians swear by the importance of good food during the pregnancy, only a few will tell you that going on a low carb diet will also increase your fertility.
Dec 25, 2017, 12:06 PM IST
Air pollution may lead to infertility among both men and women
According to a recent research, living within 200 meters of the main road can increase the risk of infertility by 11%.
Nov 16, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
Not just women, men can give birth to babies too: Study
Those who have undergone gender reassignment surgery can consider the possibility of womb transplant which would allow them to carry babies in future.
Nov 05, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
Bihar fertility rate reduced by boosting education among girls: Nitish Kumar
Kumar, who was speaking at Teachers Day function here, said it has been found in studies in the country that if the wife is a matriculate than the fertility rate will be 2 and this has been the situation in Bihar.
Sep 05, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
Chemicals in yoga mats may disrupt your fertility
If you are planning to undergo fertility treatment, avoiding products like yoga mats may help, as those with flame retardant chemicals can disrupt in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), a study has claimed.
Aug 26, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Men, pay attention! Irregular working hours may make you infertile
Sleep loss has always been linked to various disorders, some of them being obesity and heart disease.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Hope for infertile couples as new sperm radar test may improve fertility diagnosis
The new Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy technique works like radar by firing pulses of energy at the sperm sample inside a scanner and then listening to the echoed signal by the molecules in response.
May 24, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
3-D printed ovaries could help cancer survivors have healthy children!
The bioprosthetic ovaries was constructed of 3-D printed scaffolds that house immature eggs and found to successfully boost hormone production as well as restore fertility in mice.
May 17, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Diet soda's, other aerated drinks are putting your fertility at risk!
Doctors also said most of the soft drinks are caffeinated and contain fructose, which are associated with a higher risk of ovulatory disorders and infertility among women.
May 07, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
New testicle repair cells may offer fertility hope
The researchers found that the newly-discovered cells -- known as Miwi2-expressing cells -- were able to repair injury, highlighting their critical role in regeneration.
May 06, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Planning your family? Try these popular fertility apps
Infertility is an alarming issue among young couples. So, have you ever imagined of an app that can help you to plan your family properly.
Apr 17, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
Revealed: Genetic details of controversial technique used to create world's first three-parent baby
Now, after months of intense debate and speculation, the researchers has revealed more details about the child's conception in a paper published in the journal Reproductive BioMedicine Online (RBMO).
Apr 03, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
This smartphone device tests male fertility with 98% accuracy - Watch
The new test utilises the advancements in consumer electronics and microfabrication. A disposable microchip with a capillary tip and a rubber bulb is used for simple, power-free semen sample handling.
Mar 23, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Gene mutation linked to unexplained female infertility
Researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientists, have identified a gene mutation that may cause low reproductive success and fertility in women.
Mar 22, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Failed pregnancy through IVF may elevate risk of heart disease in women
For the study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the team looked at data on 28,442 women under age 50 who underwent fertility therapy in Ontario.
Mar 16, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Want to have a healthy baby? Here's why age matters for men as well
The quality of a man's sperm decreases with age, after 30, most men begin to experience a drop in testosterone.
Mar 14, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Women who lift heavy loads at work are at risk of infertility!
However, the mechanism by which moving or lifting heavy loads could affect egg quality is still unknown.
Feb 09, 2017, 21:18 PM IST
