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Scientists have discovered a kind of “pause button” in early human development. This biological mechanism has long been known in other mammals, but its discovery in humans could aid IVF procedures.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Cells, … Continue reading Human embryo “pause button” could boost IVF success
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified … Continue reading Autism in boys linked to common plastic exposure in the womb
Because it doesn’t produce perception-altering effects like THC does, cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is deemed to be safe. Indeed, it’s been shown to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of health issues, from red… Continue reading CBD use during pregnancy produces strange behavior in offspring
Exposure to phthalates, a commonly used chemical in plastics, has been estimated to be the primary cause of one in 10 preterm births, according to a new study led by researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading 1 in 10 preterm births linked to common plastic chemical
A new study has found that exposing babies to prescription opioids, such as oxycodone, methadone and codeine, while they’re in the womb can increase their risk of developing immune-related conditions – particularly infections, eczema and asthma – in ea… Continue reading Prenatal opioid use linked to greater risk of immune-related conditions
Has the British Prime Minister been caught secretly profiting from a cryptocurrency app? Were 23andMe right to blame their users after a data breach? And Indian men have hard feelings after falling for a money-for-sex scam.
All this and much much mo… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #355: Fishy Rishi, 23andMe, and the labour of love
If you’re desperate for money, you may make some foolhardy decisions about how to improve your finances. Continue reading Believing they would be paid a fortune for having sex with women, hundreds of Indian men scammed out of cash
Clients of a pregnancy care clinic in Ontario have had their personal information exposed to hackers.
I’m sure I don’t need to tell anyone who has made use of the services of a midwife, that a lot can happen in nine months…
Read more in my arti… Continue reading Midwives clinic takes nine months to deliver news of data breach
A new study has linked preconception exposure to phthalates to women’s reproductive health. Identifying how phthalates decrease the odds of getting pregnant, mess with important reproductive hormones, and cause inflammation and oxidative stress, the st… Continue reading Exposure to household chemicals may make it harder to get pregnant
Researchers have found that a naturally occurring compound enhanced fertility in older female mice by reversing age-related reproductive cell decline, causing them to produce larger litters. The discovery could one day aid in developing treatments to i… Continue reading Naturally occurring anti-aging compound enhances fertility in older mice