Newswise Feature Channel: Fertility

Phil Anglewicz Named Director of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:04 EST

Philip Anglewicz, PhD, MA, has been named the director of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Anglewicz succeeds Jose "Oying" G. Rimon II, who is retiring after serving as the Institute's director since 2014. Anglewicz assumed his new role July 1.

Rutgers Celebrates 50 Years of Growing Midwifery in the Garden State

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:05:06 EST

As the Rutgers School of Nursing program enters its second half century, the midwifery model of care is more relevant than ever, experts say

Survivorship Standards Help Address the Distinct Needs of Adult Cancer Survivors

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:45 EST

Survey study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates the value of American College of Surgeons' survivorship accreditation standards, though specialized services in fertility and sexual health are less accessible.

UTSW Research: Female sex hormones, adrenal hyperplasia, and more

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:05:08 EST

Studies investigate monthly cycle fluctuations, trial results reducing excess androgens, transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat depression, and liver regeneration

Rutgers Researchers Examine How Fungal Toxins Impact Hormones in Pregnancy

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:05:19 EST

Estrogen-mimicking fungal metabolites in widely found foods consumed by pregnant people (and everyone else).

Daily Sauna Time Might Help Prevent Menopause-Related Weight Gain

American Society for Nutrition (ASN) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EST

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of heat treatments as a simple way to promote healthier aging.

Higher Calcium and Zinc Intake Linked with Healthier Pregnancy Outcomes

American Society for Nutrition (ASN) — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

Educational experiences and American young adults' childbearing goals: A research note

Journal of Marriage and Family — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:05:46 EST

Childlessness and sibling positioning in upward intergenerational support: Insights from Singapore

Journal of Marriage and Family — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:05:35 EST

Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection

Ohio State University — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:05:46 EST

Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.

Paternal use of metformin during sperm production not associated with major birth defects

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:00:00 EST

A study of almost 400,000 live births found that paternal use of metformin monotherapy was not associated with major congenital malformations (MCMs) in newborns.

Continuing metformin during first trimester does not increase risk for major malformations

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:00:00 EST

A study of more than 12,000 pregnant women with type 2 diabetes receiving metformin monotherapy before conception found that compared with switching to insulin monotherapy, continuing metformin and adding insulin in early pregnancy resulted in little to no increased risk for major malformations in the infant.

Youth's political identity and fertility desires

Journal of Marriage and Family — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:05:44 EST

Fatherhood fast facts: BGSU experts available for interviews ahead of Father's Day weekend

Bowling Green State University — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:12 EST

US Supreme Court Will Not Restrict Access to Abortion Pill

George Washington University — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:05:42 EST

Endocrine Society urges passage of the Right to IVF Act

Endocrine Society — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:24 EST

The Endocrine Society endorses the Right to IVF Act, which was introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and urges the Senate to pass the Right to IVF Act on June 12th to ensure that the freedom to start and grow a family is protected and accessible to everyone in the United States.

Two can play that game: juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults

University of Bristol — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:00 EST

Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found.

Blocking Key Protein Normalizes Uterine Muscle Tone

American Physiological Society (APS) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:45:57 EST

Reproductive health counseling in young women with epilepsy: Room for improvement

International League Against Epilepsy — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:05:07 EST

Pediatric neurologists are not counseling young adults with epilepsy about reproductive issues as frequently as needed, according to a recent 10-year study. Some conversations, such as those about pregnancy and the potential effects of antiseizure medications, are almost nonexistent.

Hormone-free barrier contraceptive undergoing clinical trial at UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:30:38 EST

The UC Davis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting potential participants for a clinical trial of an investigational hormone-free monthly intravaginal method of contraception.