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After resigning from her dream aviation medicine job to focus on fertility treatment, Dr. Victoria Duru became pregnant within four months and realized thousands of women faced the same impossible choice. She built Wakamedics, a mobile fertility clinic bringing care directly to patients' homes and offices.
As global fertilizer prices spike over $100 in a month, Morocco is sending 1,000 tons of free fertilizer to help Panama's small-scale farmers keep growing food. The donation launches a new annual partnership focused on strengthening agriculture between the two nations.
Scientists developed a menstrual pad that can measure fertility hormones without blood tests or clinic visits. The innovation could help millions of women understand their reproductive health from the comfort of home.
Nigeria has locked in 449,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to reach its farmers despite global supply chain chaos. The move could help feed millions as the country races to prevent a food crisis.
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.
African industrialist Aliko Dangote doubled his investment in Ethiopia's fertilizer project to over $4 billion, expanding a facility that will produce 3 million metric tonnes annually and strengthen food security for millions of farmers. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed him as a hero during a Sunday site visit to the construction project in Gode.
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.
European farmers are getting real financial relief as the EU suspends import tariffs on fertilizers and their raw materials. The move will save an estimated €60 million while reducing dependence on Russia and Belarus.
Ghana is giving farmers free fertilizer this year after many lost money when last year's bumper harvest caused prices to crash. President Mahama announced the switch from subsidized to free distribution to help struggling smallholders recover.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are discovering unexpected pregnancies in their 40s, dubbed "evening stars" by doctors. New research shows PCOS may delay menopause by years and improve fertility as women age.
France rugby player Thibaud Flament is stepping off the field for his wife's fertility treatment, showing the world what really matters. His decision to prioritize family during a critical medical moment is reshaping conversations about professional sports and personal life.
Popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in obese men, offering hope beyond weight loss. New research suggests these drugs could preserve fertility better than traditional testosterone therapy.
Popular GLP-1 obesity medications might help men struggling with fertility by increasing testosterone levels and improving sperm quality. Early research shows promise for a surprising health benefit beyond weight loss.
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.
Nigeria is ending fertilizer imports as domestic production soars, positioning the country to become a major exporter by 2028. The shift marks a turning point for Africa's most populous nation in agricultural self-sufficiency.
Rev. Dr. Gifty Lamptey rose from catering worker to agricultural innovator, transforming Ghana's farming sector with game-changing liquid fertilizer technology. Her company now empowers farmers across West Africa while her humanitarian work uplifts communities nationwide.
A wind-powered facility in western Minnesota is producing ammonia fertilizer on-site, helping farmers cut costs and reduce dependence on fragile global supply chains. The breakthrough could save the state's farmers up to $1 billion annually.
Mount Etna dumps 12,000 tonnes of ash daily on nearby towns, but farmers have discovered it's actually a gift. They're turning the volcanic nuisance into free, sustainable fertilizer that boosts crops and cuts chemical use.
A groundbreaking procedure has restored a young man's ability to produce sperm using testicular tissue frozen when he was just ten years old. The achievement offers new hope for thousands of children facing cancer treatments that threaten their future fertility.
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.
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