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Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion
Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion Federal and state authorities are taking a two-pronged approach to limit access to abortion, including questioning Planned Parenthood’s credibility and funding, as well as trying to ban mifepristone, a drug used in over half of all abortions. The […]
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How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives
How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives Restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) has become a buzzword among conservative Christians and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, as an alternative to IVF for treating infertility. RRM clinics focus on diagnosing underlying issues that may be causing conception difficulties, […]
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Can treating inflammation boost pregnancy chances?
Can treating inflammation boost pregnancy chances? Researchers found that inflammation in the female reproductive tract can make it difficult to conceive, but replenishing a key hormone called progesterone may help keep inflammation in check. Inflammation increases when the body lacks sufficient proteins needed to respond to progesterone, which plays a crucial role in embryo development […]
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility Male fertility rates have been declining over the past half-century, with a recent study finding that male infertility rates increased nearly 80% from 1990 to 2019. A common single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may be contributing to this trend, as it can infiltrate […]
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Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents
Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of these states, including Colorado, require people under the age of 18 to get consent from or notify a parent prior to receiving […]
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