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Cannabis Use Negatively Impacts Female Fertility and IVF Success Rates
A new study reveals that cannabis use, specifically THC, negatively affects female fertility and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates by disrupting egg development and genetic stability, resulting in lower rates of euploid embryos.
Cannabis Use Negatively Impacts Female Fertility and IVF Success Rates
A new study reveals that cannabis use, specifically THC, negatively affects female fertility and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates by disrupting egg development and genetic stability, resulting in lower rates of euploid embryos.
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36% Bias Score
Marijuana Use Linked to Ovum Damage, Increased Risk of Infertility and Genetic Defects
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that higher levels of THC in marijuana are associated with impaired oocyte maturation, increased chromosomal abnormalities, and potential risks of infertility, miscarriage, and genetic defects in offspring.
Marijuana Use Linked to Ovum Damage, Increased Risk of Infertility and Genetic Defects
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that higher levels of THC in marijuana are associated with impaired oocyte maturation, increased chromosomal abnormalities, and potential risks of infertility, miscarriage, and genetic defects in offspring.
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48% Bias Score
German Birth Rate Falls, But Desired Family Size Remains Steady
A recent study reveals that despite Germany's birth rate falling from 1.58 to 1.35 children per woman between 2021 and 2024, the desired number of children remains consistently high at 1.76 for women and 1.74 for men, indicating a postponement of childbirth due to uncertainties surrounding global cr...
German Birth Rate Falls, But Desired Family Size Remains Steady
A recent study reveals that despite Germany's birth rate falling from 1.58 to 1.35 children per woman between 2021 and 2024, the desired number of children remains consistently high at 1.76 for women and 1.74 for men, indicating a postponement of childbirth due to uncertainties surrounding global cr...
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24% Bias Score
Endometriosis and Fertility: Challenges and Treatment Options
Endometriosis, affecting about 50% of women with infertility, involves uterine-like tissue growing outside the uterus, causing fertility problems like disrupted egg production, reduced sperm motility, and impaired sperm transport. Early diagnosis and treatment improve pregnancy chances.
Endometriosis and Fertility: Challenges and Treatment Options
Endometriosis, affecting about 50% of women with infertility, involves uterine-like tissue growing outside the uterus, causing fertility problems like disrupted egg production, reduced sperm motility, and impaired sperm transport. Early diagnosis and treatment improve pregnancy chances.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Failing Demographic Policies: Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Despite Russia's attempts to boost its declining birth rate through financial incentives and propaganda, the rate continues to fall, reaching record lows, as evidenced by the recent labeling of demographer Alexei Raksha as a "foreign agent," suggesting a failed policy.
Russia's Failing Demographic Policies: Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Despite Russia's attempts to boost its declining birth rate through financial incentives and propaganda, the rate continues to fall, reaching record lows, as evidenced by the recent labeling of demographer Alexei Raksha as a "foreign agent," suggesting a failed policy.
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60% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Reproductive Fluids
Spanish researchers found microplastics in the reproductive fluids of 22 men and 29 women, raising concerns about potential impacts on fertility despite the low concentrations detected, though further research is needed to confirm effects.
Microplastics Found in Human Reproductive Fluids
Spanish researchers found microplastics in the reproductive fluids of 22 men and 29 women, raising concerns about potential impacts on fertility despite the low concentrations detected, though further research is needed to confirm effects.
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36% Bias Score
Cannabis Use Negatively Impacts Female Fertility and IVF Success
A Canadian study of 1,059 women undergoing IVF found that detectable THC in follicular fluid is associated with a significantly lower rate of euploid embryos, reducing chances of successful pregnancy, due to disrupted egg development and genetic stability.
Cannabis Use Negatively Impacts Female Fertility and IVF Success
A Canadian study of 1,059 women undergoing IVF found that detectable THC in follicular fluid is associated with a significantly lower rate of euploid embryos, reducing chances of successful pregnancy, due to disrupted egg development and genetic stability.
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40% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles: A Wake-Up Call for Plastic Pollution Control
A study published in the Lancet found microplastics in every human testicle examined, alongside similar findings in dogs, raising concerns about fertility and inflammation; this discovery underscores the urgent need for effective plastic pollution control.
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72% Bias Score
High IVF Costs Drive Australians to Risky Alternatives
Due to high IVF costs in Australia, many are using informal sperm donation, while 4210 people accessed $64.1 million in superannuation for IVF in 2023-24—a 55% increase from 2018-19—exposing financial and gender inequalities.
High IVF Costs Drive Australians to Risky Alternatives
Due to high IVF costs in Australia, many are using informal sperm donation, while 4210 people accessed $64.1 million in superannuation for IVF in 2023-24—a 55% increase from 2018-19—exposing financial and gender inequalities.
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68% Bias Score
U.S. Birth Rate Decline Sparks Political Debate
The U.S. birth rate is plummeting, prompting political debate, particularly among conservatives who frame it as a national crisis due to projected workforce shortages and the potential strain on Social Security; however, couples cite high costs and career challenges as key factors in their decisions...
U.S. Birth Rate Decline Sparks Political Debate
The U.S. birth rate is plummeting, prompting political debate, particularly among conservatives who frame it as a national crisis due to projected workforce shortages and the potential strain on Social Security; however, couples cite high costs and career challenges as key factors in their decisions...
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56% Bias Score
Delayed POI Diagnosis Underscores Need for Improved Medical Care and Education
Corinna Bordolli, 29, was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at 15, experiencing various symptoms until receiving appropriate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after self-diagnosing. Her case highlights delayed diagnosis challenges and the need for better medical education and trea...
Delayed POI Diagnosis Underscores Need for Improved Medical Care and Education
Corinna Bordolli, 29, was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at 15, experiencing various symptoms until receiving appropriate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after self-diagnosing. Her case highlights delayed diagnosis challenges and the need for better medical education and trea...
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32% Bias Score
Bristol Birth Rate Plummets Amidst Rising Living Costs
Bristol's birth rate has fallen by 36% in the last 10 years, more than the national average of 21%, due to financial pressures and the increasing cost of living, impacting young people's ability to afford raising families.
Bristol Birth Rate Plummets Amidst Rising Living Costs
Bristol's birth rate has fallen by 36% in the last 10 years, more than the national average of 21%, due to financial pressures and the increasing cost of living, impacting young people's ability to afford raising families.
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40% Bias Score
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