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Successful treatment of periodontal disease lowered preterm birth incidences, Am. Ass. for Dental Research
African-American Women at Increased Risk for Weakened Heart Muscle at Childbirth, J. Am. College of Cardiology
New Prostate Cancer Guidelines: Routine Screening Still Unneeded, Wall Street Health Blog
Should you eat eggs when pregnant?, Guardian Blog
'I have a phobia of pregnancy', Guardian Blog
Jennifer Gunning obituary, Guardian
UN warns HIV/Aids leading cause of death in women, BBC
Asda to sell IVF drugs with £820 discount, Daily Mail
Challenges and Opportunities Facing Stem Cell Scientists, ScienceDaily
NHS 'must lessen trauma of miscarriages', Guardian
Can new super chemotherapy conquer ovarian cancer, Daily Mail
Stanford Scientists First To Identify Wide Variety Of Genetic Splicing In Embryonic Stem Cells, Medical News Today
Star and flower-shaped moulds tell stem cells what to be, NewScientist
Can delaying pregnancy cut early water break risk? O & G
MRI: Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosing Testicular Cancer, Am. J. Roentgenology
Breastfeeding protects children against peptic ulcer bacterium, Alphagalileo
Dietary Factors Influence Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates: New Study Shows Relationship Between Healthy Eating and Prolonged Survival, J. Am. Diet. Ass.
Assisted reproduction has no effect on birthing process or the baby's outcome, NTNU
AAAAI: Fetal Tobacco Exposure Promotes Asthma, AAAAI
Surrogacy behind the headlines, BioNews
Don't overstate the risks of drinking while pregnant, BioNews
Stem cell policy proposal good news for US research, BioNews
The cause of the next global recession, Jakarta Post
With pressures high, South Korean women put off marriage and childbirth, Washington Post
Double trouble for IVF mums, NZ Herald
Babies, Even When Premature, 'See' With Their Hands, PLoS ONE
Today's Kiwi male short on cash and babiesm, NZ Herald
Rules of Father Knows Best-era marriage no longer apply, Houston Chronicle
Sperm donor websites ‘put women at risk’, The Times
Country's infertility rate 'on the rise', China Daily
Six women over 55 'being considered for fertility treatment', The Telegraph
Blood Sugar Levels Once Considered Normal Are Not Safe For Baby, Mother, FASEB
Scientists Make Important Discovery In Gene Regulation, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Parents should be allowed to choose future children’s sex, argues ethics expert, Alphagalileo
The Psychologist focuses on pregnancy and motherhood, The Psychologist
How Bisphenol A Induces Epigenetic Changes In Pregnant Mice That Cause Hormonal Imbalance In The Later Life Of Female Progeny,FASEB
Can the NHS afford £400m IVF bill? Daily Mail
Good parenting triumphs over prenatal stress, Eurekalert
HIV drug that protects a fetus should be avoided for one year after childbirth, researchers say, PLoS Medicine
IVF Twins Face Greater Risk Of Neonatal Complications, BJOG
Extent of Lymph Node Resection Key to Endometrial CA Survival, The LancetHeart disease risk tied to mom's number of births, American Heart JournalUnpacking Condensins' Function in Embryonic Stem Cells, J Cell Biol.
Effects of iodine supplements on maternal thyroid function studied, Epidemiology
Science, politics, and headlines in the home birth war, BMJ
Prevention: Older Women Are Not Likely to Benefit From Cervical Cancer Vaccine, NY Times
Pregnancy: Some Depression Relief, Without Drugs, NY Times
Catholic Bishops Work To Clarify Church Teachings On Assisted Reproductive Technology, Medical News
New NICE Guideline Aims To Promote Consistent Safety Standards For Donor Breast Milk, NICE
HPV Testing Less Stressful than Repeat Pap Smear, BMJ
IVF less successful for Asian Americans: study, Reuters
IVF babies do fine, but their moms may be at risk, Reuters
Extending maternity leave to 20 weeks fully paid, Eurpean ParliamentTaiwan to offer fertility subsidies to boost low birth rate, Times
Overuse of extreme form of IVF may pass infertility to next generation, Yahoo News
Women delay starting a family until 30, Irish Examiner
Ovaries have not adjusted to many women's decision to delay having children, Washington Post
Low education and income linked to lone motherhood, Irish Times
Fertility clinics in Dubai forced to dispose of embryos, The National
Sex education 'not watered down,' BBC
New report points way to reduce preterm births and stillbirths, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
US single embryo transfers on the rise, BioNews
IVF may raise risk of diabetes, hypertension and cancer in later life, Guardian
How to make the best decisions when at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer, Eurekalert
ACP Advocate blog cited as best health policy/ethics Weblog, Eurekalert
MRI: Noninvasive diagnostic tool for diagnosing testicular cancer, Am. J. Roentgenology
Male Cancer Survivors' Quality Of Life Affected By Testosterone Deficiency, Cancer
Obesity linked to poor fertility, BBC
Continuous Application on Ovular Donation Bill, Israel National News
Yes to more kids, but...The Straits Times
Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors' quality of life, Cancer
Few differences in outcomes between open and laparoscopic prostate surgery,Journal of Urology
New OECD Guideline Study Concludes No Effects From Bisphenol A On The Nervous System, Medical News Today
Exclusive: Waiting times scandal of couples desperate to have a baby, Daily Record
Genetic health risks in children of assisted reproductive technology, AAAS
Haemorrhoids During Pregnancy & Birth, Medical news
US scientists warn of fraud of stem cell 'banks', AAAS
New blood test will show women's egg levels: report, PhysOrg
New tool illuminates connections between stem cells and cancer,AAAS
Survey reveals low level of condom consciousness, The Hindu
Designer babies we cannot begrudge, Times & Star
Catholic Bishops hold fast in rejecting fertility technology, Washington Post
If you could stop the biological clock, would you? Forbes
Minimally Invasive Techniques Beneficial for Uterine Fibroids, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Linking up for better health care, BMJ
UF Veterinarians Say Dolphins Could Be Ideal Model To Study Human Cervical Cancer, AAAS
Contraceptive Shows No Effect on Cardiac Risk in PCOS, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Gene Variant Associated With Premenstrual Syndrome, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
U.S. "tweaks" stem cell policy, Reuters
Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Adrenal Gland a Better Predictor of Preterm Birth, SMFM
Continental pulse, The Economist
Diabetes helps explain obesity-birth defect link, O & G
Most maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could be avoided, BMC Public Health
NIH stem cell guidelines should be modified, UCSF team reports, Science
Low-income urban mothers have high rate of postpartum depression, Pediatrics
CROI: Contraception affirmed safe, medpage today
Fed When Hungry, Premature Babies Go Home Sooner, The Cochrane Library
Newborn Training Has Mixed Effect in Developing Countries, New England Journal of Medicine
Vaginal birth can be OK after multiple C-sections, BJOG
Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality, Fertility & SterilityShort-Term Heart Disease Risks Of Combination Menopausal Hormone Therapy Confirmed By WHI Data, Annals of Internal MedicineAP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseases, Washington PostReports summarize surgery study results from Seoul National University, Department of Surgery,Journal of Pediatric SurgeryObesity tied to poorer sperm quality, Fertility & Sterility
Fetal surgery continues to advance, Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal MedicineHIV drug resistance lasts about one year in women treated with nevirapine to prevent infant infection, PLoS Medicine
Later Introduction of Baby Foods Related to Lower Risk of Obesity Later in Life, The American Journal of Clinical NutritionDeveloping Guidelines For Better Reporting Of Health Research, PLoS Medicine
Older mums must weigh risks, The TimesIVF boys have shorter fingers, may have fertility problems, BioNewsBack to the future, BioNewsHuman Epigenome project launched, BioNewsMale 'Pill' on trial, The TelegraphNICE Opens Consultation To Improve Care For Pregnant Women With Complex Social Factors, NICE
Accuracy of Postpartum Screening Tools Evaluated, Health DayNeonatal and infant circumcision: Safe in the right hands, BioMedSterilization surgery not linked to sexual problems, BJOGMom's exercise has little impact on newborn weight, O & GFactors Linked to Growth of Fetus in First Trimester and Subsequent Outcomes, JAMAWanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant, International HeraldRI-MUHC and McGill University teams receive $5M CIHR grant for environmental and reproductive health studies, Medical News
'An unknown baby's cord blood saved my life', BBCBiologists image birth of blood-forming stem cells in embryo, Nature
The Biggest Loser: Maternal Obesity Puts a Load on Her Offspring That Lasts a Lifetime, FASEB
Epigenetic signals differ across alleles, The American Journal of Human GeneticsDrinking Milk During Pregnancy May Lower Baby's Risk of Multiple Sclerosis, American Academy of Neurology
IVF costs higher for older women: Australian study, ReutersLactation May Protect Women Against Metabolic Syndrome, DiabetesExtremely premature babies show higher autism risk, ReutersBenefits Outweigh Risks Associated With Newborn Screening for Disorder, PediatricsPrepregnancy, Obesity and Gestational Weight Gain Influence Risk of Preterm Birth, EpidemiologyPostpartum Depression: Signaled During Pregnancy? Child Dev.
Cervical Cancer: Regiment With New Drug Triapine Provides Both Significant Reduction in Cancer Disease and Cancer Control, Clinical Cancer ResearchPrepregnancy, obesity and gestational weight gain influence risk of preterm birth, Epidemiology
Early Pregnancy Determines Late Outcomes, Journal of the American Medical Association
Unplanned pregnancy warning to older women over 35 , BBC
What happens when surrogacy goes wrong: The recent Indiana surrogacy case in wider context, BioNews
Research Identifies Gene With Likely Role In Premenstrual Disorder, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Older Maternal Age Linked to Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetes
TV Review: 8 boys and wanting a girl, Bio News
Home sperm test-on-a-chip developed, BioNews
High fibre diets may affect fertility,BioNews
Discovered: the starting pistil for sperm, BioNews
A potent suppressor of endometrial cancer is revealed, Disease Models & Mechanisms
UC Davis study confirms link between advanced maternal age and autism, Autism Research
Antiretroviral therapy associated with increase in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa, PLoS Medicine
Estrogen hormone therapy linked to asthma in study, BMJ Thorax
Genes That Regulate Maternal Inflammatory Response, Bacterial Vaginosis and Preterm Birth Related,SMFM
Are birth defects caused by IVF? The Express
Is the fertility time bomb really ticking? Telegraph
Experts warn of rising infertility in developing countries, BioNews
Test-tube boys may inherit fertility problems, Reproductive Biomedicine Online
Method of delivery and pregnancy outcomes in Asia: the WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health 2007—08, The Lancet
Study finds higher risk of stillbirth in women with fibroids, SMFM
Premature birth gene clue found, BBC
Performance of EU health care systems investigated in new study, Alphagalileo
Screening for short cervix could improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce preterm birth, SMFM
Moms' depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behavior in teens, Child Development
Vaccine to Protect Pregnant Women from Contracting Malaria? J. Mol. Biol.
Simple Test Can Help Predict and Diagnose Preeclampsia, SMFM
Symptoms Poor Predictors of Ovarian Cancer,Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Ultrasound measurement of fetal adrenal gland a better predictor of preterm birth, SMFM
Obese Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment Advised Not To Attempt Rapid Weight Loss, Updates in Infertility Treatment
Cedars-Sinai Researchers: Fat Behaves Differently In Patients With Polycistic Ovary Syndrome, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Many pregnant women take drugs harmful to baby, BJOG
Physician-scientist proves stem cells heal lungs of newborn animals, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Should dads be in the delivery room? BBC News
Race is on to use embryonic stem cells in humans, NewScientist
Fertility treatment may produce fewer baby boys, Fertility & Sterility
Many Women Confused About Healthy Length of Gestation, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Long-term effects of testicular cancer chemo seen, Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Bone regulators moonlight in the brain as fever inducers, Nature
Protein from Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer, Cancer Prevention Research
Fertility drugs may pose some uterine cancer risk, American Journal of Epidemiology
Menopause Group Says HRT Safe in Younger Women, Climacteric
Vaccine Appears to Have No Impact on Pregnancy Outcome, O & G
MS progress slowed by giving birth, Belgian doctors say, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
New Research Shows Versatility of Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells, Oncogene
Toxicants Associated With Increased Risk of ADHD, Pediatrics
Ultrasound enhances noninvasive Down syndrome tests, O & G
First human stem cell trial using IVF embryos will treat patients facing blindness, Daily Mail
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated, O & G
Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth, Journal of Neuroscience
More birth defects seen with assisted reproduction, Fertility & Sterility
Experts at Virgen Del Rocío Hospital are Studying the Effectiveness of Olive Oil as a Preeclampsia Treatment, Alphagalileo
Focus on male infertility at international event at Queen’s, British Andrology Soc.
Endometriosis fertility index: the new, validated endometriosis staging system, Fertility & Sterility
Women, population and climate change: State of the World Population Copenhagen 2009, UNFPA
Related news: Will women’s voices be heard in Copenhagen
Family planning helps global warming, Pretoria News
Male infertility studies hit by funding shortage, says academic, Belfast Telegraph
S.Korea's Birthrate Remains Lowest in the World, Chosum Ilbo
Banking gaint urges staff to take time out to fix Japan's birth rate, The Australian
Transplant list swells as family size shrinks, National Post
Population group wants action on women's health at next spring's summit, Canadian Press
Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia' , BMJ
Is hepatic differentiation of embryonic stem cells induced by valproic acid and cytokines? World Journal of Gastroenterology
Population, gender, and climate change, BMJ editorial
Group calls for stillbirth action, Sands
Two free cycles of NHS-funded IVF from April, Wales Online
Academic Researchers’ Conflicts of Interest Go Unreported, NY Times
Pregnancy Generally Safe for Women with MS, Neurology
U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card, Health Day News
On your last nerve: NC State researchers advance understanding of stem cells, Development
'Female Viagra' boosts sexual desire in women with flagging libido, European Society for Sexual Medicine
Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys, International Journal of Andrology
STDs on Rise According to CDC, CDC
Pioneering Work Provides Hope In Fertility Struggle, Medical News
Chromosomes dance and pair up on the nuclear membrane, Cell
Exercising To End Of Pregnancy Is Healthy For Baby And Mother, New Study Suggests, International Journal of Obesity
Fertility Preservation Found To Be Safe Option For Breast Cancer Patients, Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Depression Linked to Immune Response in Pregnancy, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity
Early Interventions Can Cut Teen Pregnancy Rates, BMJ
Nicotine patches and gum seem safe during pregnancy, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Controversial third parent technique can double chances of IVF success for older women, NewScientist
Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients, BMJ
Low Birth Weight and Diabetes Have a Common Genetic Background, TU München
Frequent consumption of certain types of fish during pregnancy and early childhood associated with poorer cognitive performance of children, Alphagalileo
A research warns that the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine may also be detrimental for health, Cell Transplantation
Britain is the abortion capital of Europe, Eurostat
FDA approved leukaemia drugs shows promise in ovarian cancer cells, BMJ
Healthy babies by the numbers, Tel Aviv University
Women who 'let go' may have better luck with IVF, Fertility & Sterility
ACAAI: Youth Asthma Linked to Maternal Antioxidant Levels, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
European Urology: Male factor infertility associated with comorbidities, European Urology
UCI embryonic stem cell therapy restores walking ability in rats with neck injuries, Stem Cells
Using science to save lives of mothers and children in Africa, African Science Academies
Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults, NUHS
Lab-grown penis helps rabbits mate ... like rabbits, Reuters
UK starts study on using human DNA in animals, AP
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication, Women’s Health Issues
Three IVF attempts double chances, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Family Research Council Praises Passage of Pro-life Amendment to Health Care Bill, PR Newswire
Hard training - reduced fertility, NTNU
Babies with an accent, Current Biology
Hormone Therapy May Lower Mortality in Younger Women, Am. J. Med.
Baby it hurts: birth practices and postpartum pain, Science and Sensibility
Oestrogen therapy likely must be given soon after menopause to provide stroke protection Science Centric
Postmenopausal Women With Higher Testosterone May Have Greater Heart Disease Risk, JCEM
Obituary: Professor James Boyer Brown
Babies 'cry in mother's tongue', Current Biology
Global fertility falling fast, The Economist
Genes show when a woman's biological clock will stop, Reproductive Biomedicine Online
Often-Used Antibiotics Not Linked to Birth Defects, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Newborn twins fare better when both are female, O & G
Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Asthma, Study Suggests, American Journal of Epidemiology
Postmenopausal women with higher testosterone levels, JCEM
NHS 'needs more neonatal nurses', NHS
U.S. 30th in global infant mortality, NCHS report
Guideline for newborn screening of preterm, low birth weight, sick and at-risk newborns published, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
New Clinical Guidelines For Egg Freezing In The UK, BFS and ACE
ADA releases updated position paper on breastfeeding, The American Dietetic Association
MSU researcher: Obesity significantly cuts odds of successful pregnancy, ASRM 2009
Smoking mums have 'problem kids', Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
The tiny tube that helps men beat impotence, Daily Mail
First British family freezes tissue from babys umbilical cord as £2000 health insurance, Daily Mail
Disrupting Male Fertility, JCI
High fiber intake may interfere with ovulation, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Multicentre study led by Pitt finds early results of therapy for preemies not sustained, Pediatrics
Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects With UTI Treatments, Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, October 17-21, 2009, Modern Medicine
Lawsuit against gene patents can proceed: judge, Reuters
'Selfish' tumor cells point to link between older fathers and genetic diseases, Nature Genetics
Fertility clinic used donor sperm with genetic flaw, HFEA
Revolutionising healthcare in the 21st Century, Alphagalileo
Placental Precursor Stem Cells Require Testosterone-free Environment To Survive, Cell Transplantation
Coffee may lower endometrial cancer risk, Reuters Health
Veggies in Pregnancy lowers child diabetes risk, Pediatrics Diabetes
'Lie still' for pregnancy boost, BMJ
Croatia makes fertility treatment easier, AFP
Maternal Ethnicity and Weight Can Affect Pain and Labor, Anesthesiology
Self-Reports Underestimate Number of Pregnant Smokers, BMJ
Study Shows Hormone Replacement Therapy Decreases Mortality in Younger Postmenopausal Woman, The American Journal of Medicine
Mortality rates reduced among children whose mothers received iron-folic acid supplements, American Journal of Epidemiology
Intending mothers fight for maternity leave following surrogacy, BioNews
Scotland's IVF 'postcode lottery' challenged, BioNews
Embryonic Stem Cells Transformed Into Human Germ Cells, Nature
Male Foreskin Size Can Affect Risk of HIV Infection, AIDS
Sex Hormones Link to Diabetes in Older Women Examined, J. Clin. Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chicago Fertility Clinic Offers Baby Or Your Money Back Guarantee, Medical News
Chinese medicine tactic doesn't turn breech babies, O & G
When moms get flu shot, babies benefit too: study, Philadelphia of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Scientists ‘five years’ from producing artificial sperm and eggs, Nature
The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans, European Journal Of Contraception And Reproductive Health Care
One embryo nearly as good a multiples for pregnancy, New England Journal of Medicine
Doctor calls for mothers to opt in to Down Syndrome’s test, Daily Mail
North-South divide on caesarean births: Calls to cut Britain’s ‘staggeringly high’ 1 in 4 rate, Daily Mail
Moving surrogacy law forward? The Department of Health's consultation on parental orders, BioNews
Trying forceps before C-section may not raise risks, O & G
Vegetables can protect unborn child against diabetes, Pediatric Diabetes
Delayed motherhood behind increase in Down's syndrome babies, research says, BMJ
Anxious Pregnant Mothers More Likely To Have Smaller Babies, Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
Call to act on maternal mortality, BBC
Vaginal Hysterectomy Found to Be Ideal for Benign Issues, O & G
Maternal mortality across the world, BBC
Nine out of 10 women cannot chose where to give birth, shock report reveals, NCT
Age At Orchiopexy And Testis Palpability Predict Germ And Leydig Cell Loss: Clinical Predictors Of Adverse Histological Features Of Cryptorchidism, UroToday.com
Women's egg freezing gets boost, ASRM 2009
T-Cell Vaccine Reduces Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Levels In Semen Of Monkeys During Primary Infection, J. Virology
Protecting Cells From Their Neighbors, EMBO Reports
Sex-based Prenatal Brain Differences Found, Molecular Psychiatry
Sperm May Play Leading Role In Spreading HIV, J. Exp. Medicine
Treating ROP in tiny preemies; better glaucoma follow-up in urban clinic, Pediatric Ophthalmology symposium
Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers, Nature Genetics
Cocaine Exposure During Pregnancy Leads To Impulsivity In Male, Not Female, Monkeys, Ann. Soc. Neuroscience
Female Choice Benefits Mothers More Than Offspring, Current Biology
Freezing eggs leads to 'scrambled generations'? BioNews
Bleeding Is Rare In IVF Patients Who Become Pregnant When Treated With A Combination Of Vaginal Progesterone Gel And Estrogen, ASRM 2009
Hypertension and Cardiac Link During Pregnancy Analyzed, O & G
Neonatal Outcomes Examined in Cancer Pregnancies, Clinical Oncology
CRINONE(R) 8% Is Equally Effective And Significantly Better Tolerated Than Intramuscular Progesterone; Similar Pregnancy Rates And Outcomes Reported, ASRM 2009
Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility Highlighted By Fetal Study, Endocrinology
Pregnancy Weight Gain Can Affect Subsequent Retention, O & G
New Way to stop premature birth, BBC
Womb transplants 'a step closer', BBC
Pregnant women who are lesbians want to be treated like any other expectant mother, J. Advanced Nursing
New Study reveals how daily life ‘can make men infertile’, Daily Mail
Improving Infertility Treatment By Identifying The Metabolism Of A Healthy Embryo, ASRM 2009
First clinical trial to test a weight maintenance program for obese pregnant women, Medical News
Maternal Smoking may Increase Newborns’ Discomfort, Biological Psychiatry
Baby Weight Harder to Lose for Obese Moms, Obstetrics & Gynecology
ACOG supports vaginal hysterectomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Should Donated Sperm Be Screened for Genetic Mutations? Emax Health
Sex of Twins May Affect Outcomes, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success, ASRM 2009
Classifying molar pregnancy, J. Mol. Diagnostics
Smoking During Pregnancy A Cause Of Social Inequality In Stillbirths, BMJ
IVF couples warned over drinking, ASRM 2009
IVF insurance coverage yields fewer multiple births, researchers find, ASRM 2009
Are Humans Still Evolving? Absolutely, Says A New Analysis Of A Long-term Survey Of Human Health, Proc. Nat. Ac. Sci.
High Street fertility tests could give wrong results, experts warn, The Telegraph
Study Assesses Testicular Cancer Survivors' Symptoms, Urology
Meet future woman: shorter, plumper, more fertile, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Want to get pregnant? Just relax, Reuters UK
'Older Mothers': a report on the '21st century motherhood’ conference held at UCL, 18 September 2009, BioNews
Egg screening boosts IVF success, BBC
Small mechanical forces have big impact on embryonic stem cells, Nature Materials
Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women, Health Day
New therapy for vasculitis will help patients avoid infertility and cancer, Am. College Rheumatology
Maternal HIV-1 treatment protects against transmission to newborns, J. Infectious Diseases
Oncologists May Often Fail to Refer for Fertility Counseling, Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Ear acupuncture curbs back pain in pregnant women, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors’ long-term health, BJUI
Late abortions data to be public, BBC
Foetal kick charts 'inaccurate', The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Intrauterine device linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, J. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
March of Dimes Establishes Two New Perinatal Bioethics Awards, PR Newswire
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs, Vetoes Several Bills On Women's Health, Medical News
Researchers Report Effects Of Poor Economy On Birth, Fertility Rates, Kansas City Star
New York Times Series Examines Risks Of Infertility Treatments, NY Times
More Very Preterm Births Is Raising Retinopathy Incidence, Archives of Ophthalmology
IVF websites often mum on embryo gene test risks, Reuters
Mother can pass on cancer in womb, Proc. Nat. Ac. Sci.
Bans 'do not cut abortion rate' , Guttmacher Institute
Prenatal Drug Exposure Linked to Children's Later Behaviors, Pediatrics
More infants surviving pre-term births results in higher rates of eye problems, Archives of Ophthalmology
A high fat diet during pregnancy can lead to severe liver disease in offspring, Hepatology
Don't Block Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy: Medications That Block Folic Acid Are Associated With Increased Abnormalities, British J. Clin. Pharm.
Impaired foetal growth increases risk of asthma, Pediatrics
British scientists go abroad over lack of funding for human admixed embryo research, BioNews
Treatment For Miscarriage Does Not Affect Long Term Fertility, BMJ
India pregnancy deaths 'needless', Human Rights Watch
Birth Control Pills Might Alter Mate Selection: Study, Health Day
Heartburn drugs deemed safe for fetuses according to Ben-Gurion University researchers, Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Study examines ethical dilemmas of medical tourism, Developing World Bioethics
Prenatal Exposure To BPA Might Explain Aggressive Behavior In Some 2-Year-old Girls, Env. Health Pers
Nobel in Medicine for Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider, Jack W. Szostak, Alphagalileo
Gene With Possible Link To Infertility Identified In Mice, Biology of Reproduction
CLSI Publishes Guideline For Evaluation Of Stability Of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents, CLSI
No Survival Gain for Extreme Preemies, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
MRI Deemed Accurate for Diagnosing Endometriosis, Radiology
HELLP Syndrome Associated With Long-Term Risks, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
From the Research Summaries Archives: The Safety and Effectiveness of Midwives, Science & Sensibility
Global Death Toll: One Million Premature Babies Every Year, BioMedicine
Few Risks To Newborn Offspring Of Parents Who Are Childhood Cancer Survivors, Studies Find, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Researchers identify gene with possible link to infertility in mice, Biology of Reproduction
Mom's Obesity Tied to Heart Defects, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Smoking Adds to Social Inequalities in Stillbirth Rates, BMJ
Smoking during pregnancy puts children at risk of psychotic symptoms, British Journal of Psychiatry
Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes reduces serious birthing problems, New England Journal of Medicine
New law allows genetic info access, Press Association
Treating even mild gestational diabetes reduces birth complications, New England Journal
IVF Treatments Rise Once Again As Fertility Regulator Prepares For A New Era, HFEA
Scientists Discover A New Way To Read The Histone Code By Studying Streamlined Sperm, Nature
Treating Gestational Diabetes Can Reduce Fetal Overgrowth, New England Journal of Medicine.
Cooling 'cuts baby brain damage', New England Journal of Medicine
Population: Europe's problems will grow as it shrinks, NewScientist
New measures aim to streamline licensing of UK fertility clinics, HFEA
Umbilical cord blood banking not worth the cash, study shows, O & G
Australia reports drop in multiple births as more women opt for single embryo transfer, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Going it alone: Is IVF in safe hands? The Times
Inhibition of the c-Abl–TAp63 pathway protects mouse oocytes from chemotherapy-induced death, Nature
WHO provides primary status to the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry
Spider Venom -- The Next Way to Treat Impotence?, American Hearts Association
Anti-depressants pregnancy 'risk', BMJ
Cancer Patients Not Given Adequate Information On Fertility Preservation, Medical News
Maternal Bariatric Surgery Tied to Less Offspring Obesity, Endocrinology
Risk of Postpartum Bleeding Higher After Cesarean, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Birth-Rate Study: In Recession, Fewer Women Having Kids, The Time
Pregnant and Pregnant Again: Superfetation, Emax Health
Yale Researchers Explain Why Hunger Triggers Infertility, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Interventions Could Reduce Maternal Mortality in Africa, The Lancet
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy and congenital malformations: population based cohort study, BMJ
Call for infertility care awareness, Womens Health Council
Private Umbilical Cord Banking Not Cost-effective, Analysis Finds, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Increased risk of birth defects after PCE exposure, Environmental Health
Childbearing increases chance of developing the metabolic syndrome, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Exposure to antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy, Reuters
More premature babies being born, Public Library of Science Medicine
Pregnant mother forced to give up IVF baby after doctors gave her wrong embryo, Daily Mail
IVF? It’s a crazier gamble than a Las Vegas casino, Daily Mail
Birth complications at higher maternal age related to age at first period, BJOG
Treating Depression in Pregnancy, General Hospital Psychiatry
Exercise May Lower Risk of Having Heavy Babies, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal Interpersonal Trauma Increases Allergies In Children, Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Flying OK for Most Pregnant Women, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Scientists discover key factor in regulating placenta and fetal growth, BBSRC
Paying poor foreign women for eggs is 'a kind of prostitution’ says fertility expert, The Times
Men with rare gender disorder can still have kids, Journal of Urology
(Stem cell) banking crisis, Nature
New codes of practice launched by the UK's HTA, Human Tissue Authority
Chromosomal birth defects linked to absence of a gene, Journal of Cell Biology
Fertility drug may reduce hot flashes: study, New England Journal of Medicine
New method can predict 80% of cases of postnatal depression, Methods of Information in Medicine
Abortions may pose risk to future babies, according to study, BJOG
Canadian scientists uncover a new mechanism regulating fetal growth and neonatal survival, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Chemical pollutants linked to fewer female births, Environmental Health
Complication risk for older mums, BJOG
Why that post-baby fat could really be a life-threatening hernia, Daily Mail
New Web site promotes interoperable newborn screening data, National Library of Medicine
Birth defects rise in parts of China: state media, China Daily Newspaper
First baby born using BlueGnome’s 24sure single cell screening technology, IVF net
Understanding the implications of prenatal testing for Down syndrome, Archives of Disease in Childhood
Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns, Neurology
Possible genetic factor for male infertility identified, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
IVF couples must undergo police checks under new Australian law, BioNews
Are prenatal Fe supplements doing more harm than good?, Am. J. Ob. Gyn.
C/S more likely with expectant management than with induction, Annals of Internal Medicine
Men are producing ‘super sperm’ too fast and powerful to impregnate women, as scientists blame evolution for infertility rise, Daily Mail
Stem cell injections for infertile men, Daily Mail
Pregnant pause, Independent
FDA Okays Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer, MedPage
More Illness for Term Babies Exposed to Preeclampsia, Am. J. Ob. Gyn.
Fetal alcohol syndrome needs more awareness, group says, Chicago Tribune
Postpartum Baby Blues Impact Majority of New Moms, PhysOrg
Sex Talk Revelations of the Lonely Y Chromosome, Am. J. of Human Genetics
The advances and injustices of the new embryo storage rules, BioNews
Assessing the onset of pre-eclampsia in the hospital day unit: summary of the pre-eclampsia guideline (PRECOG II), BMJ
The rights of test tube babies, Ottawa Citizen
The three ages of modern womanhood: don't get pregnant, won't get pregnant... can't get pregnant, BioNews
Researchers identify key contributor to pre-eclampsia, Endocrinology
Study Supports MRI Use for Renal Lesions in Pregnancy, Urology
China cracks down on stem cell tourism, NewScientist
FDA staff note miscarriages in Glaxo vaccine data, Reuters
Prenatal Smoking Linked to Different DNA Methylation, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Rate of death low for home births, CMAJ
The Medical Minute: Preservation of fertility -- gynecologic cancer, PhysOrg
'Achilles' heel' in Y chromosome linked to sex disorders, Cell
The Editorial - Sperm DNA fragmentation assessment: Is it really helpful?, ObGyn.net
Men's biological clocks are ticking, too, Ottawa Citizen
World's first baby born from new egg-screening technique, AFP
Mother backs folic acid campaign, STV
Gum care smart, but it won't curb preterm delivery, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research reveals that dramatic maternal weight loss prevents obesity in their children, JCEM
Why the controversy over intergenerational gamete donation?, BioNews
Birth drugs 'cut breastfeeding', BJOG
Home Birth With Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth: Study, CMAJ
Canada's universal health care system should fund in-vitro fertilization, CMAJ
New developments in reproductive medicine, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International
Hormonal Signals Seen to Play Role in Ovarian Clock, Endocrinology
Light Shed On Cause Of Down Syndrome And Other Genetic Disorders, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Baby boom fuels jump in British population to 61.4 million, Times
Acupuncture may bring relief for a common condition in women, American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology
'My fight to stop IVF mix-ups', BBC
Genetic advance raises IVF hopes, Nature
Thousands give birth before reaching labour wards, Guardian
Mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may be associated with cardiovascular risk, CMAJ
UK 'sperm brokers' in court, BioNews
Mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy and risk of cardiovascular disease: a population based cohort study, CMAJ
Woman claiming to be pregnant with 'duodecaplets' exposed as a fraud, BioNews
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Relieved By Acupuncture, American Journal of Physiology
Small birth size linked to sleep problems later, Sleep
Does fetal fibronectin testing change patient management in women at risk of preterm labour? European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Cambodia's maternal mortality, Phonm Penh Post
Controversial Debate: What To Do With Unused Embryos? Medical News
Detecting bias in the reporting of clinical trials, BMJ
In Vitro Fertilization Less Successful With Alternative Fertility Treatments, Medical News Today
An antioxidant enzyme that protects spermatozoa, CNRS
Teacher ‘pregnant with record-breaking twelve babies’, Daily Mail
Clear Explanation, Not Rhetoric Needed For Genetic Diagnosis Of Embryos, Canadian Medical Association Journal
Iron Supplementation May Be Harmful During Pregnancy, Am. J. Of Ob.Gyn
Anger over new Croatian IVF law, Euranet
In vitro law sparks backlash in Croatia, SETimes
Expert urges women to test fertility at 30, BioNews
Twin saviour siblings born in the UK, BioNews
Over-the-counter paternity testing goes on sale in the UK, BioNews
MP's report shows IVF postcode lottery continues, BioNews
Blood test for mothers could save lives of hundreds of unborn babies, Guardian
Advances In Development Reverse Fertility Declines, Says Penn Study, Nature
Blood pressure study advises more induced births, Guardian
Unlocking The Key To Human Fertility, Genome Research
Mechanism That Protects Somatic Cells Against The Behaviour Of Germ Cells Identified, EMBO Reports
HFEA publishes new sperm and egg donor figures, BioNews
Childbirth: Technique Measures Placenta’s Volume, The American Journal of Perinatology
Combination Clomiphene Citrate And Antioxidant Therapy For Idiopathic Male Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial, MedicalNews
Anesthesia Does Not Harm Development in Babies Born by C-Section, Anesthesiology
The Expression Of Genes That Are Important For Metabolism Are Altered By Assisted Reproductive Techniques, SSIB
Pay donors to end the shortage of IVF eggs, says watchdog, Times
Phase 3 Data for Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens, an Investigational Compound Being Studied for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms, Fertility & Sterility
Appeal to mums in new research into premature births, University of Leicester
Revised Labor Induction Guidelines Published, Ob & Gyn
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis may pose neurological risks, Molecular and Cellular Proteomics
Researcher creates weight-gain guidelines for women pregnant with twins, National Academic Press
Nature or nurture? New epigenetic model blurs the line in the debate, Genetics
Uterine cells produce their own estrogen during pregnancy, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Stuff of stink bombs investigated for role in pregnancy, First International Conference on Hydrogen Sulphide in Biology and Medicine
Pregnancy complications are a stress test for future maternal health and pregnancies, Hypertension
A child's IQ can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants, Pediatrics
Research sheds light on cause of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Obesity raises risk of complications in pregnancy, study shows, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fetal short-term memory found in 30-week-old fetuses, Child Development
Woman who gave birth at 66 dies, reigniting IVF debate, The Globe and Mail
Avoiding hysterectomy: Major interventional radiology E-collection info available, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Researchers find childhood cancer risk rises with mother's age, Epidemiology
Advanced mathematics in mother-child relationships, PIK
Two reproductive factors are important predictors of death from ovarian cancer, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
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New Rules Expand Federal Funding of Stem Cells, The Time
Scientists claim sperm 'first', BBC News
As science progresses, health care management is faltering, Economist Intelligence Unit
Call to pay cash for women's eggs, ABC News
MRI accurately depicts deep endometriosis, Radiology
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Infertile couples encouraged to look at lifestyle, Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
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Poor sleep is independently associated with depression in postpartum women, Sleep
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Women warned not to wait too long to have a baby, RCOG
U.N. Human Rights Council adopts 'landmark' maternal mortality resolution, International News
Baby’s sperm cells frozen for future fatherhood, The Times
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False test results seen in maternal screening, CDC
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Fallopian tubes offer new stem cell source, J. of Translational Medicine
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NY to pay for eggs for research, The Scientist
Scientists have solved a genetic problem, New England Journal of Medicine
Scientists identify gene vital to early embryonic cells forming a normal heart and skull, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Stress puts double whammy on reproductive system, fertility, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
GPs have an opportunity to help infertile couples say North-East scientists, Medical News
Newborn weights affected by environmental contaminants, Epidemiology
Couple 'stunned' after IVF mix-up, BBC
Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought, Nature
Brit IVF clinics under scanner following rise in treatment-related errors, HFEA
AAPD revises oral health guidelines for expectant moms, AAPD
State-of-the-art DNA sequencing technology identifies ovarian cancer gene, BioNews
Father's Sperm Delivers Much More Complex Material Than Previously Thought, Nature
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Boosting Newborns' Immune Responses, Children’s Hospital Boston
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Eat healthy and multiply, Fertility & Sterility
Off-label morning sickness drug deemed safe for fetuses, New England Journal of Medicine
Study may pave way for treatments to delay early multiple births, Lancet
Diagnosis of arthritis 5 years earlier in childless women compared to those with children, European League Against Rheumatism
Snoring pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Northwestern University
Progesterone Gel No Help for Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancy, The Lancet
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Postpartum anxiety delays puberty in offspring, The Endocrine Soc.
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Folic acid even more baby-protective than thought, AP
Stem cell protein offers a new cancer target, Nature Genetics
Britain's next oldest mother highlights increase of 'fertility tourism', BioNews
Study finds genes that influence the start of menstruation, Nature Genetics
Study suggests obese women should not gain weight, PhysOrg
Low birth weight linked to psychosis-like symptoms, British j. Psychiatry
Probing Question: Should society regulate reproductive technologies? PhysOrg
Many women add too many pounds during pregnancy, AP
Breastfeeding duration and weaning diet may shape child's body composition, JCEM
Newborns of South Asian and East Asian descent misclassified as underweight at birth: Study, PhysOrg
Natural birth classes questioned, BJOG
Draft stem cell guidelines criticised, Nature
Petitions call for end to IVF discrimination and 'Postcode Lottery' in the UK, BioNews
First UK fertility law firm launches, BioNews
The case for comprehensive medical testing of gamete donors, BioNews
Germany passes genetic test laws, BioNews
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Study: Lower legal drinking age increases poor birth outcomes, J. Health Economics
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Births to unwed moms rising, N. Europe beats US, CDC report
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Neutralizing tumor growth in embryonic stem cell therapy, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Pledge on free NHS IVF treatment, BBC
'Nursemaid' cells reveal the best IVF eggs, PGD International Soc.
Male fertility research 'neglected', BBC
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Anthropologist examines stigma of infertility in Nigeria, Social Science and Medicine
Alarming increase in drug-affected newborns in Australia, Pediatrics
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'You will give birth in pain': Neanderthals too, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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New study questions routine removal of ovaries along with hysterectomy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Breastfeeding 'protects mother', Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Assisted Hatching May Not Improve IVF Outcome in Women below 38 Years, Washington Univ. St. Louis
Embryonic stem cells used to regenerate hair on mice in Japan, The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine magazine
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New Ultrasound-guided Biopsy Method Allows Improved Diagnosis Of Endometrial Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology
US to widen research on stem cells from 'spare' embryos, NewScientist
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Maternal immune response to fetal brain during pregnancy a key factor in some autism, J. of Neuroimm.
Pregnancy exercise 'helps baby' , BBC News
Oral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women, American Physiological Society
Step Back Y Chromosome, X Is Getting Some Respect In The Evolution Of Sexual Reproduction, Scientific Blogging on PLoS Biology
Baby’s Brain at Risk with Prenatal Meth Exposure, Neurology
Twins raise risk of postnatal depression, Guardian
International stem cell environments: a world of difference, Nature
Anxious pregnant women are more likely to have asthmatic children, J. of All. and Clin. Imm.
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Snacking On High GI Foods During Late Pregnancy May Lead To The Birth Of A Heavier Baby With An Increased Risk Of Childhood Obesity, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy blood disorders that elude diagnosis, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Average age of IVF patients on the rise, as number of women to receive fertility treatment soars, HFEA
Healthy baby born 22 years after father's sperm was frozen, News Medical Net
Antegrade Scrotal Sclerotherapy Improves Seminal Parameters and Pregnancy Rates in Varicocele Patients, Fertil. Steril.
'First camel clone' born in Dubai, BBC News
Stem cell transplantation helps patients with diabetes become insulin free, JAMA
New ultrasound-guided biopsy method allows improved diagnosis of endometrial disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology
How PCBs May Alter In Utero, Neonatal Brain Development, PLoS Biology
Antegrade Scrotal Sclerotherapy Improves Seminal Parameters and Pregnancy Rates in Varicocele Patients, Fertility and Sterility
Same sex couples to have equal recognition on birth certificates, BioNews
Baby's first dreams: Research reveals sleep cycles in early fetus, Chaos
The new 'epigenetics:' Poor nutrition in the womb causes permanent genetic changes in the offspring, FASEB
Scientists Closer To Creating Safe Embryonic-like Stem Cells, Nature Biotechnology
Solving The Mystery Of What Puts Sperm 'In The Mood', J. of Proteome Res.
Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated, NY Times
Some Radiation Therapy Treatments Can Decrease Fertility, Int. J. Radiation Oncology
Stem cell study may raise prospect of new fertility treatment, say scientists, Nature Cell Biology
Is your career making you infertile? Current Anthropology
Vaccine could protect against virus that causes birth defects, New England Journal of Medicine
Drug trial gives hope of longer life to women fighting ovarian cancer, the Guardian
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The Claim: Birth Complications Are More Likely With Boys. NY Times
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Stem Cell: 'Funding Cuts Will Hit Patients' , Sky
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Choice of quality single embryo must in IVF for future babies, The Hindu Times
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Reproductive health is a challenge to sub-Saharan Africa, expert says, ASNS News
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German births not keeping up with death rate, Statistisches Bundesamt
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Parts of Italy’s law on assisted reproduction are ruled unconstitutional, BMJ
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NHS not supporting cord blood stem cell banking for personal use, BioNews
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Sperm protein is new target for a male contraceptive , Am. J. Human Genetics
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US judge allows product liability claim for defective sperm, BioNews
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Parenthood and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, BioNews
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From Developing Limbs, Insights That May Explain Much Else, NY Times
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DNA Test Outperforms Pap Smear, New England Journal of Medicine
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Stem cells to aid oral disease treatments, UPI
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Genetic embryo screening: Questions grow along with number of procedures, PhysOrg
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Look now! Human iPS cells with no genetic integration, Nature
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As Egg Donations Mount, So Do Health Concerns, Time
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New Study Validates the Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of eSET with Cryopreservation, ivfnewsdirect
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Hot climate produces baby girls, BBC News
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Better oral hygiene could reduce complications in pregnancy and help newborn babies, Society for General Microbiology
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Men are the weaker sex, Tel Aviv University
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Study: Two IVF Embryos May Offer No Better Odds Than One, Time
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Multiple births 'increase the odds of maternal depression', Pediatrics
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Metabolomic Profiling of Spent Culture Medium Could Predict Oocyte Viability, Stanford School of Medicine
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New Method Of Assessing Women's Eggs Could Enhance IVF Success, Study Shows, Sciencedaily
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Stem Cell Research: New Way To Make Stem Cells Avoids Risk Of Cancer, Science
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Near-Term Babies May Face a Higher Risk of Problems, Pediatrics
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Pregnancy hormone shows promise in heart failure, Lancet
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Low-dose Aspirin Therapy can help Prevent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Fertility Sterility
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Fireflies and jellyfish help illuminate quest for cause of infertility, Molecular Endocrinology
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Pregnant women who smoke, urged to give up before 15-week 'deadline', BMJ
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Providing hope in Africa’s battle against cervical cancer, Africa-Oxford Cancer Consortium (AfrOx)
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Proteinuria during pre-eclampsia: A poor predictor of complications? BMC Medicine
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Ovarian cancers detected early may be less aggressive, questioning effectiveness of screening, Clinical Cancer Research
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Synthetic blood from embryos bid, BBC News
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With the Economy Down, Vasectomy Rates Are Up, HealthDay
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'Wild, energetic sex is key to conception', The Guardian
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'07 U.S. births break baby boom record, International Herald Tribune
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Observations - Border Crossing Wising up to Europe, BMJ
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Hormone 'to restart reproduction', BBC News
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Obesity gene associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Society for Endocrinology
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Pregnant With Asthma? Suspending Asthma Treatment Can Increase Risks Of Premature Birth And Hypertension, Study Suggests, University of Montreal
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Supreme Court rules in favor of fertility clinic for women with HIV, Haaretz
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Clomiphene Citrate in Combination with Vitamin E Enhances Sperm Count and Motility in Idiopathic Male Infertility, Fertility and Sterility
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Study tracks increasing use of CT on pregnant women, Radiology
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Researchers clone key sperm-binding proteins, Molecular Human Reproduction
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HPV vaccine may prevent preterm births, Acta Obstretica et Gynecologica
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Hormone offers promise as fertility treatment, Imperial College London
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Periodontal Disease Treatments Lower Birth Risks, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Periodontal-Disease-Treatments-Lower-Birth-Risks/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/587556?contextCategoryId=40157
Pregnancy Problem Is a Heart Warning, The American Journal of Obstetrics
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/health/17preg.html?_r=1&ref=health
Updated guidelines for ovarian cancer, NCNN Annual Conference
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46945
What matters to women considering stem cell research using aborted fetuses? London Metropolitan University
http://www.bionews.org.uk/commentary.lasso?storyid=4241
Diabetes may increase risk for perinatal depression, Journal of the American Medical Association
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+%26+Women%27s+Health/Diabetes-may-increase-risk-for-perinatal-depressio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586056?contextCategoryId=40157
Autologous Endometrial Cell Coculture may Enhance Outcomes in Patients with Repeated Implantation Failure after ART, Fertility and Sterility
http://www.ivfnewsdirect.com/?p=293
Rapid Freezing Enhances Cryosurvival of Spermatozoa Compared to Slow Programmable Freezing, Fertility and Sterility
http://www.ivfnewsdirect.com/?p=291
here you can find the report and survey: “The Future of Health Care Journalism”
A new report examining the state of health care journalism and a survey of the members of the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) were released at a Washington, D.C., discussion about the future of health care journalism.
http://kff.org/entmedia/mh031109pkg.cfm
Migraines 'raise pregnancy risk', British Medical Journal
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7933522.stm
New method to predict risk of fetal growth restriction, BJOG
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/healthandscience/health/new-method-predict-risk-foetal-growth-restriction-$1279429.htm
Trial results bring screening for ovarian cancer a step closer, Lancet Oncology
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/11/ovarian-cancer-screening-trial
Anecova’s In Vivo Culture System Improves Embryo Quality In Clinical Study, Human Reproduction
http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?NewsEntityId=129914&Source=MoreNews
Older fathers 'hit brain power' , PLoS Medicine
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7931982.stm
Oh baby, interventional radiology makes childbirth safer, Society of Interventional Radiology
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/soir-obi022709.php
What next for stem cell research? BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7932611.stm
Disclosing donor information: A new code of silence? Opinion in Bionews
http://www.bionews.org.uk/commentary.lasso?storyid=4233
Tocolytics and preterm labour, Editorial BmJ
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/338/mar05_2/b195
Advances in stem cell research, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46645
Few physicians support private banking of umbilical cord blood, Pediatrics
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46649
Obama poised to lift stem-cell restrictions, Nature
http://blogs.nature.com/news/thegreatbeyond/2009/03/obama_poised_to_lift_stemcell.html
Stem cells replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/babs-scr030509.php
A look beyond headlines about fertility medicine, Press Democrat
http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090308/OPINION/903080377/1042?Title=VOICES-look-beyond-headlines-about-fertility-medicine
Stem cells may repair breast cancer damage, The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/08/breast-cancer-cancer
Obama Aims to Shield Science From Politics
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/08/AR2009030801476.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Penn Veterinary Researchers Identify a Critical Growth Factor That Stimulates Sperm Stem Cells to Thrive, University of Pennsylvania
http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=1567
Molecule tracking reveals mechanism of chromosome separation in dividing cells, University of Washington
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/uow-mtr030609.php
Obama To Loosen Stem Cell Funding
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/06/AR2009030602285.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Virus-free embryonic-like stem cells made from skin of Parkinson's disease patients, Cell Press
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/cp-ves030209.php
connected article
Virus-free pluripotency for human cells, Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2009/090227/full/458019a.html
Human embryonic stem cells cells hit a nerve, Nature
http://www.nature.com/stemcells/2009/0903/090305/full/stemcells.2009.37.html
Why hES cells make teratomas, Nature
http://www.nature.com/stemcells/2009/0903/090305/full/stemcells.2009.36.html
Prenatal molecular diagnosis for tuberous sclerosis complex, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
http://www.physorg.com/news155220572.html
Engineering bouncing babies, one at a time, PhysOrg
http://www.physorg.com/news155229559.html
Call for autopsy to unravel tragedy of stillbirth, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.physorg.com/news155230446.html
Protein complex shown to play pivotal role in stem cell development in 2 Stanford studies, Stanford University Medical Center
http://www.physorg.com/news155236964.html
Possible new methods to enhance the success rate of fertility treatments, Fertility and Sterility
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46355
Stem cell federal funding bill enters Senate
http://blogs.nature.com/news/thegreatbeyond/2009/03/stem_cell_federal_funding_bill_1.html
More Comprehensive Prenatal Care Counseling Needed, Oklahoma State Department of Health
http://www.emaxhealth.com/2/87/29578/more-comprehensive-prenatal-care-counseling-needed.html
Designer baby row over US clinic, BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7918296.stm
New mathematical framework for identifying healthiest IVF embryos
http://www.bionews.org.uk/new.lasso?storyid=4220
Scientists' stem cell breakthrough ends ethical dilemma, The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/mar/01/stem-cells-breakthrough
Researchers make stem cell breakthrough, PhysOrg
http://www.physorg.com/news155138024.html
Radio Interview with Prof. Sir Ian Wilmut – “Ethical” stem cell creation hope, Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7914976.stm
Lesbian couple win fertility bid, BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7913082.stm
In hard times more U.S. women try to sell their eggs, Reuters
http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre51q3lb-us-financial-fertility/
New guide helps physicians understand oncofertiliy, News-Medical
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46310
A mathematical method helps to select human embryos, Computers in Biology and Medicine
From one genome, many types of cells. But How? International Herald Tribune
http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/02/24/healthscience/24chromatin.php
Male infertility associated with testicular cancer, Archives of Internal Medicine
http://www.physorg.com/news154634181.html
'Experiment of nature' examines how mother's diet may impact on child's health, Wellcome Trust
http://www.physorg.com/news154583371.html
Cryopreservation Medium Supplemented with Antioxidant May Improve Post-Thaw Motility of Spermatozoa, Reprod Biomed Online
http://www.ivfnewsdirect.com/?p=266
Multiple Madness – photo gallery: From the celebrated triplets of yesteryear to the miraculous octuplets of today, Newsweek
http://www.newsweek.com/id/182208
Pregnancy Time Line
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4121411.stm
AP IMPACT: Most fertility clinics break the rules, Associated Press
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090221/ap_on_he_me/med_octuplets_clinics;_ylt=AnPnF.NAR1cY7XWB6n3ZaR3VJRIF
ACOG Issues New Guidelines on Managing Stillbirths, ACOG
http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-20-09-2.cfm
The Truth About Multiple Births, Newsweek - VIDEO
Lost in the octuplets saga is the scary medical reality: without selective reduction, lots of lives are at risk.
http://video.newsweek.com/#?t=6277547001&l=13744411001
Stem cell 'cure' boy gets tumour, BBC News (Source: PLoS Medicine)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7894486.stm
What are genetic risks for IVF children? International Herald Tribune
http://iht.com/articles/2009/02/18/healthscience/snvitro.php
Octuplets case sparks ethics uproar over IVF excess and patient screening, American Medical News
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/16/prl20216.htm
Easing of rules on frozen eggs paves ways for ‘granny mums’, The Times
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5734105.ece
Hybrid embryos fail to live up to stem-cell hopes, Nature News
http://www.nature.com/news/2009/090203/full/457642b.html
Stem Cell Research: The Quest Resumes, Time & CNN
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1874717,00.html