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Zimbabwe is doubling down on agricultural research to tackle climate change, soil infertility, and crop diseases threatening food security. The government is partnering with private companies to develop farming solutions that work.
Hundreds of young women diagnosed with breast cancer are gathering in New Orleans to find answers, support, and community through the Young Survival Coalition summit. The event addresses unique challenges like fertility, family planning, and genetics that younger survivors face.
Scientists at UC Davis have mapped the complete structure of augmin, a protein that shapes both plant cells and plays a role in human cancer and infertility. The breakthrough could lead to new medical treatments and stronger crop varieties.
Scientists discovered that fecal transplants from older mice actually improved fertility in younger ones, upending expectations and opening new paths for understanding gut health's role in reproduction. The surprising finding could one day lead to probiotics that support ovarian health in women.
French rugby player Thibaud Flament missed a major international match to support his wife during fertility treatments, sparking an important conversation about how common these journeys are. His openness is helping break the silence around a process millions quietly navigate.
France rugby player Thibaud Flament made headlines by skipping a major Six Nations match to support his wife through time-sensitive fertility treatment. His openness about the decision is helping break the silence around infertility struggles.
A healthy baby boy named Hugo became the first UK child born from a deceased donor's uterus transplant, opening new doors for women with infertility. His mother was born without a uterus, but groundbreaking surgery and IVF made her dream of pregnancy possible.
Grace Bell became the first woman in the UK to give birth after receiving a womb transplant from a deceased donor. Baby Hugo arrived healthy in December 2025, making medical history and opening new possibilities for thousands of women.
Two women in Japan became mothers after doctors transplanted their own ovarian tissue that had been frozen before cancer treatment. The breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients who dream of having children after beating the disease.
After seven pregnancies and six losses, Jordana Abraham-Marinelli became a mom twice in three weeks through surrogacy and natural birth. Her story shows how different paths to parenthood can lead to the same beautiful destination.
A tiny microfluidic chip recovered hundreds of viable eggs from fluid fertility clinics had already discarded, including one that led to a live birth. The breakthrough could help thousands of couples struggling with infertility find hope in eggs they never knew they had.
Portugal just made history by returning three ancient Mexican artifacts for the first time ever, marking a new chapter in global efforts to reunite nations with their cultural treasures. The handover included fertility figures and sacred vessels dating back over a thousand years.
A groundbreaking device found additional eggs in fertility treatment fluid that was about to be thrown away, helping more than half of 582 patients. One couple already welcomed a healthy baby thanks to an egg that would have been discarded.
After three decades of marriage and two failed IVF attempts, a Nigerian couple in their late 50s just welcomed their first child. Their tearful church testimony has touched millions online.
Scientists just solved a problem that's been making it harder for doctors to pick the healthiest embryos during fertility treatments. A new culture dish made from water-based gel lets doctors see crucial details they were missing before.
A groundbreaking surgical technique is helping cancer survivors give birth by moving their reproductive organs out of harm's way during treatment. Eight babies have been born so far, with the latest arrival being Europe's first success story.
South Korea, the world's least fertile country, just saw its biggest jump in births in nearly two decades. The 6.2% increase alongside rising marriages and falling divorces signals hope for a nation grappling with demographic decline.
Doctors are helping young cancer patients preserve their fertility with a groundbreaking surgery that moves reproductive organs out of harm's way during treatment. Eight babies have been born so far, including the first in Europe last year.
A new government website is helping Americans access discounted prescription drugs directly from manufacturers, including popular weight-loss and fertility medications. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden of healthcare costs affecting millions of families.
A major Swedish study tracking nearly 60,000 women found no link between COVID-19 vaccination and reduced fertility, putting to rest persistent social media rumors. The research offers reassuring news for anyone who delayed vaccination due to pregnancy concerns.
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