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Forever Chemical" Found in Most UK Rivers
Researchers found trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent chemical, in 98% of 32 UK rivers, prompting concerns about its impact on human reproduction and raising questions about the lack of UK regulations.
Forever Chemical" Found in Most UK Rivers
Researchers found trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent chemical, in 98% of 32 UK rivers, prompting concerns about its impact on human reproduction and raising questions about the lack of UK regulations.
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40% Bias Score
UK: Pregnancy Risk Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs and Birth Control Pills
In the UK, 40 women became pregnant while taking birth control pills and weight-loss drugs (Mounjaro, Saxenda, Ozempic/Wegovy); the MHRA warns of a potential link, advising against relying solely on oral contraceptives when using these drugs.
UK: Pregnancy Risk Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs and Birth Control Pills
In the UK, 40 women became pregnant while taking birth control pills and weight-loss drugs (Mounjaro, Saxenda, Ozempic/Wegovy); the MHRA warns of a potential link, advising against relying solely on oral contraceptives when using these drugs.
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64% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Spadenose Shark Gonads Threaten Reproduction
A study on spadenose sharks off India's west coast found microplastics in 97.9% of their GI tracts and 95% of gonadal tissues, with the highest concentrations in the gonads, potentially impacting reproductive health and highlighting the severe threat of ocean pollution.
Microplastics Found in Spadenose Shark Gonads Threaten Reproduction
A study on spadenose sharks off India's west coast found microplastics in 97.9% of their GI tracts and 95% of gonadal tissues, with the highest concentrations in the gonads, potentially impacting reproductive health and highlighting the severe threat of ocean pollution.
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20% Bias Score
Declining Birth Rate in Colombia Reflects Shifting Societal Norms
Colombia's birth rate has fallen for seven consecutive years, reaching a record low of under 500,000 first-time births in 2024. This reflects increased female autonomy, access to contraceptives, and sex education in schools, challenging traditional norms around motherhood.
Declining Birth Rate in Colombia Reflects Shifting Societal Norms
Colombia's birth rate has fallen for seven consecutive years, reaching a record low of under 500,000 first-time births in 2024. This reflects increased female autonomy, access to contraceptives, and sex education in schools, challenging traditional norms around motherhood.
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24% Bias Score
Cameroonian App Tackles Sexual Health Taboos
Vanessa Nzié, a 26-year-old Cameroonian engineer, created the Wellbeing app to address the lack of sexual and reproductive health information for young women in Cameroon, offering e-learning, consultations, and peer support to break taboos and empower informed decisions.
Cameroonian App Tackles Sexual Health Taboos
Vanessa Nzié, a 26-year-old Cameroonian engineer, created the Wellbeing app to address the lack of sexual and reproductive health information for young women in Cameroon, offering e-learning, consultations, and peer support to break taboos and empower informed decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Implements Measures to Combat Declining Birth Rate
Rostov Oblast lawmakers addressed declining birth rates by expanding social support for families, including increased maternity capital and a 300,000 ruble payment for third or subsequent children to families where parents are under 36, aiming to counter delayed childbearing due to career focus amon...
Rostov Oblast Implements Measures to Combat Declining Birth Rate
Rostov Oblast lawmakers addressed declining birth rates by expanding social support for families, including increased maternity capital and a 300,000 ruble payment for third or subsequent children to families where parents are under 36, aiming to counter delayed childbearing due to career focus amon...
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60% Bias Score
Vasectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and Considerations
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist and robotic surgeon, discusses vasectomies, explaining the procedure, recovery, potential complications, and common myths surrounding this increasingly popular male birth control method.
Vasectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and Considerations
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist and robotic surgeon, discusses vasectomies, explaining the procedure, recovery, potential complications, and common myths surrounding this increasingly popular male birth control method.
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56% Bias Score
No Dutch Children Affected by Cancer-Causing Sperm Donor, Dutch Government Says
Based on inquiries by the Dutch state secretary, it appears no Dutch children were conceived using sperm from a donor with a cancer-causing gene, despite reports of 52 affected children in Belgium between 2008-2017 and at least 67 children across eight European countries.
No Dutch Children Affected by Cancer-Causing Sperm Donor, Dutch Government Says
Based on inquiries by the Dutch state secretary, it appears no Dutch children were conceived using sperm from a donor with a cancer-causing gene, despite reports of 52 affected children in Belgium between 2008-2017 and at least 67 children across eight European countries.
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44% Bias Score
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Gel Shows Two-Year Efficacy in Small Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive gel injected into the vas deferens, successfully blocked sperm release for two years in a small trial of 25 men, showing promise as a long-term reversible alternative to vasectomy or condoms, although further trials are needed to confirm efficacy ...
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Gel Shows Two-Year Efficacy in Small Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive gel injected into the vas deferens, successfully blocked sperm release for two years in a small trial of 25 men, showing promise as a long-term reversible alternative to vasectomy or condoms, although further trials are needed to confirm efficacy ...
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64% Bias Score
Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Shows Promise in Human Trials
US scientists are testing YCT-529, a hormone-free male birth control pill, which showed 99% efficacy in animal trials and is now in human phase 2 trials in New Zealand, offering a potential game-changer in male contraception.
Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Shows Promise in Human Trials
US scientists are testing YCT-529, a hormone-free male birth control pill, which showed 99% efficacy in animal trials and is now in human phase 2 trials in New Zealand, offering a potential game-changer in male contraception.
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Tech Startups Tackle War-Related Health Crisis
Amid the war in Ukraine, two tech startups, Ovul and CareWay, address the growing need for reproductive and mental healthcare, leveraging AI-powered solutions to provide personalized support and address war-related stress and fertility issues; they've secured funding despite the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Tech Startups Tackle War-Related Health Crisis
Amid the war in Ukraine, two tech startups, Ovul and CareWay, address the growing need for reproductive and mental healthcare, leveraging AI-powered solutions to provide personalized support and address war-related stress and fertility issues; they've secured funding despite the ongoing conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Fertility-Sparing Treatments Offer Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Improved breast cancer treatments are enabling young women to balance cancer treatment with fertility preservation, though challenges remain, as illustrated by Maggie Loucks' journey.
Fertility-Sparing Treatments Offer Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Improved breast cancer treatments are enabling young women to balance cancer treatment with fertility preservation, though challenges remain, as illustrated by Maggie Loucks' journey.
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40% Bias Score
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