THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Flu-causing H1N1 virus has been discovered in marine animals — specifically seals — for the first time.
After the human H1N1 influenza pandemic began in 2009, researchers from the University of California, Davis, detected the virus in free-ranging northern elephant seals off the central California coastline.
“We thought we might find [...]
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H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
May 16, 2013
Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds
May 10, 2013
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone supplements are touted as a cure for low libido, but men who take them may reduce their odds of fathering a child, new research suggests.
Many men who sought infertility treatment at two U.S. clinics reported taking prescription testosterone supplements, according to a new study. And [...]
Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
May 8, 2013
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two unscreened embryos, new study findings reveal.
Although transferring two unscreened embryos is currently a more standard procedure, transferring [...]
Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
May 6, 2013
Women who are undergoing fertility treatment may be more likely to conceive if they get a good amount of protein in their diets, a small new study suggests. The study, of 120 women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) at one medical center, found that those who ate plenty of protein and relatively few carbohydrates were more likely to become pregnant
Ectopic Pregnancy Treatments Have Similar Effects on Fertility
March 13, 2013
WEDNESDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) — Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study.
In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. This typically leads to a miscarriage.
This study looked at pregnancies among more [...]
Puppy Born From Frozen Embryo May Offer Hope to Endangered Wildlife
February 12, 2013
TUESDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) — A frisky 9-month old Labrador-beagle mix named Klondike could hold the secret to how to preserve endangered species of foxes or wolves.
That’s because Klondike is the first canid pup born from a frozen embryo in the Western Hemisphere, according to researchers at Cornell University. Canids encompass species such as [...]
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says
January 15, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) — Women who became pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF) may have an increased risk of developing blood clots and potentially fatal artery blockage, Swedish investigators suggest.
Although the risk remains small, the odds are especially high during the first trimester compared to women who become pregnant naturally, [...]
Nearly 50 Million Couples Worldwide Report Infertility
December 21, 2012
FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) — There’s been little change in global rates of infertility over the past 20 years, according to a new study.
In 2010, nearly 50 million couples worldwide were unable to conceive a child after five years of trying, according to the study published online Dec. 18 in the journal PLoS Medicine.
For [...]
U.S. Twin Births Soar: CDC
January 4, 2012
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) — The birth rate for twins in the United States has jumped by 76 percent since 1980, government health officials reported Wednesday.
Most of the increase appears linked to new fertility treatments that make it easier for older women to conceive, according to a report released by the [...]
Ovarian Tumors May Develop Years After Fertility Therapy
October 27, 2011
THURSDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) — Women who undergo ovarian stimulation to produce extra eggs for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are at increased risk for a type of growth known as “borderline ovarian tumors,” new research suggests.
Borderline ovarian tumors are typically not aggressive, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Even if the tumor does spread, [...]
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