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As commercial moon bases and Mars missions shift from science fiction to reality, researchers are urging the world to tackle a critical question: how does space affect human reproduction? A new study reveals urgent gaps in our knowledge and calls for international guidelines before we venture too far from Earth.
A simple "bring a friend" program in rural India is helping women gain control over their family planning decisions. By offering vouchers to attend clinics with female peers, the initiative reduces stigma and empowers reproductive choices.
A groundbreaking study reveals sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity, but researchers discovered a promising solution. The findings could help future space colonists start families beyond Earth.
Scientists discovered that deer keds intentionally dim their own eyesight after finding a host, trading sharp vision for energy to fuel reproduction. This remarkable adaptation shows how parasites optimize their bodies for dramatically different lifestyles.
Australian researchers are solving the puzzle of how humans might have babies in space, discovering surprising challenges that need solutions before we can settle other worlds. Their groundbreaking experiments reveal both obstacles and paths forward for space-faring families.
A woman with mental illness won the right to make her own medical decisions after sexual assault. The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that forcing her to continue an unwanted pregnancy would violate her dignity and freedom.
After nearly dying from an illegal abortion, Sharon Camp spent five decades revolutionizing reproductive healthcare and bringing emergency contraception to millions. Her legacy includes founding the company that developed Plan B and authoring over 70 publications on reproductive justice.
A Delhi court ruled that an injured soldier's prior consent to IVF with his wife still counts, even though he's now unable to speak. The decision recognizes reproductive rights as fundamental, offering hope to a couple whose family plans were interrupted by a training accident.
Singer Florence Welch is partnering with Planned Parenthood on her current tour, offering fans access to reproductive health resources at concert venues. The collaboration stems from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications and emergency surgery.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Penn Vet researchers solved a decades-old puzzle in horse breeding, achieving successful IVF with frozen sperm for the first time. This breakthrough could transform equine reproduction by making advanced breeding techniques accessible worldwide.
Women with disabilities in Malawi are advocating for better access to reproductive healthcare during climate disasters after tragic losses exposed deadly gaps. Their grassroots push is bringing together government leaders and healthcare providers to build inclusive emergency services.
After years of unsuccessful attempts, Ghana's largest teaching hospital is finally launching fertility treatment services that will help thousands of women become mothers. The new program breaks down barriers for families who never thought they could afford reproductive care.
A new survey reveals overwhelming public support for progressive reproductive health policies in Mauritius, including keeping pregnant girls in school and accessible contraception. The findings show a nation ready to embrace comprehensive sexual health education for its young people.
A woman with absolute uterine infertility gave birth after receiving a uterus transplant, opening new doors for thousands who thought parenthood was impossible. This medical breakthrough combines cutting-edge surgery with reproductive technology to restore the gift of pregnancy.
A UK woman born without a cervix or vagina defied the odds to naturally conceive a healthy baby boy on her 40th birthday, eight years after unsuccessful fertility treatments. Her story offers hope to others facing rare reproductive conditions.
Scientists discovered the first-ever dinosaur egg within another egg, revealing that giant titanosaurs may have shared surprising reproductive traits with modern birds. The rare find in India is rewriting what we know about how dinosaurs brought new life into the world.
A Harvard scientist just won a major prize for creating a tiny device that could transform women's health research without using animals. The palm-sized chip mimics human reproductive tissue and tracks real-time responses to hormones, bacteria, and infections.
Three new male birth control options could hit the market within years, and men around the world are flooding researchers with requests to join clinical trials. After decades of relying solely on condoms and vasectomies, demand is surging as men seek ways to share reproductive responsibility.
A grassroots women's rights campaign collected over 1 million signatures across Europe, convincing the EU to allow member states to use social funds for cross-border abortion care. The decision marks the first time the European Commission has affirmed that EU funding can support reproductive healthcare access. #
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