Why You Should Sleep Naked, According to Science
Photo: Alex Gudov (Shutterstock) A 2021 survey by Mattress Advisor found that 50% of the participants enjoyed sleeping in the nude, with more than half of the nude sleepers saying…
Most fertility-tracking apps are unreliable but free apps work best
By Jessica Hamzelou Apps to track periods are more accurate when they include information on body temperature and other biomarkersRichard Drury/Getty Images Fertility-tracking apps can provide misleading information, and shouldn’t…
Menopausal woman gives birth after blood plasma injection in ovaries
By Jessica Hamzelou The menopause normally occurs between the age of 45 and 55altrendo images/Getty Images A woman experiencing menopause has given birth after receiving a blood treatment injected into…
The real reasons miscarriage exists – and why it’s so misunderstood
New research reveals that miscarriage serves a critical role in human evolution – and in some instances, may even be associated with optimal fertility Health 5 August 2020 By Alice…
Forget about blame with miscarriage: its function is entirely natural
DEEPOL by plainpicture/Aliyev Alexei Sergeevich FOR more than a century, medical researchers have known that miscarriage is rarely preventable and is instead usually due to chromosomal abnormalities in an embryo.…
Fertility may decline globally post-Covid pandemic: Study – Times of India
LONDON: Post-Covid-19, fertility will plausibly decline due to economic uncertainty and increased childcare burdens worldwide, especially in the high-income countries, say researchers. The study, published in the journal Science, leverages…
Sperm swim up to 70 per cent faster when they have a lazy tail
By Jason Arunn Murugesu Sperm with an inactive portion of their tail actually swim fasterSebastian Kaulitzki / Alamy A human sperm can move up to 70 per cent faster if…
Hair sample tests may give women more accurate fertility predictions
By Clare Wilson A woman’s hair might provide a window into her fertilityWestend61/Getty Images Women wanting to know how many eggs they have left may in future be able to…
Delaying IVF by three months doesn’t seem to affect success rates
By Jessica Hamzelou Fertilising an egg under a microscopeMorsa Images/Getty Images Women who wait three months longer for their IVF treatment have similar outcomes to those who are treated immediately,…
Accumulating fewer genetic mutations linked to living a longer life
By Gege Li Genetic mutations passed down through generations may be able to hint how long a person will liveCavan Images / Alamy The amount of genetic mutations a person…