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08/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Cycling is safe after all: Men can return to their bikes as new study proves riding does NOT damage sexual or urinary functions

According to the results of a study, male cyclists have nothing to worry about when it comes to the state of their reproductive health. Researchers confirmed that cycling doesn’t negatively affect men’s reproductive system, which can help ease the minds of those who are worried that participating in the sport can lead to “erectile dysfunction […]

05/11/2018 / By David Williams

NASA starts space study to see if sperm can still function in weightless environments

Do sperm squirm the same way in space? That’s an interesting question that’s posed by the leading scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which aims to learn exactly how sperm will function when placed out in space. To conduct this highly serious research work, NASA’s scientists have gone back to the basics […]

05/05/2018 / By JD Heyes

Study finds that eating fast food has a negative effect on pregnancy rates by lowering fertility in women

If you needed more evidence that what we eat is having a net negative effect on the global population, here it is. A new study found that the more women eat fast food instead of fresh fruits and vegetables, the less fertile they become and, hence, the less likely they are to get pregnant in […]

11/30/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heavy metals can cause chronic urinary and reproductive health problems, according to a study on dental fillings by the CDC

Just in case you’re wondering: yes, dental amalgam fillings are bad for you, and according to new data, it may be enough to wreak havoc on your kidneys and your fertility. People with amalgam fillings are more likely to be at risk of chronic health conditions, according to information released by the non-profit organization Dental Amalgam Mercury […]

05/27/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Brave new world: 3D-printed ovaries produce healthy offspring

A team of all-female scientists have managed to successfully implant a set of functional 3D-printed ovaries in a female mouse, which managed to ovulate, gestate, give birth to, and even nurse healthy pups. The study, which will be published in Nature Communications, paves the way for game-changing breakthroughs in human fertility and reproductive health. The scientists, according […]

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