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The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertile men 3 times more likely to develop aggressive prostate...

Researchers say undiagnosed prostate tumours may drive infertility, low testosterone levels could lead to development of...

3 July 2018 9:47 PM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Antioxidant supplements do not improve sperm quality, says study

Antioxidants have long been used to treat male infertility as they are thought to reduce oxidative stress on sperm.

3 July 2018 6:39 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create artificial ovary' to help women left infertile from...

Researchers extracted patients' immature eggs and grew them in biological scaffolding created in a lab.

2 July 2018 4:12 PM IST

Lycopene can be found in some fruits and vegetables, but the main source in the diet is from tomatoes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Boost sperm quality by adding tomatoes to your diet

Compound found in tomatoes can boost sperm quality.

10 Oct 2019 2:05 PM IST

These findings shatter the myth that a man may need 24 to 36 hours after ejaculation for replenishing his sperm bank (Photo: AFP)

Tight-fitting underwear may inhibit sperm production

Boxers wearing men have higher sperm count.

3 Jan 2019 1:11 PM IST

Older youths who have undergone puberty can bank their sperm prior to undergoing sterilising doses of chemotherapy or radiation, but there have been scant fertility preservation options for younger boys. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Medical innovation: Young boys can now preserve their testicular...

Experiment offers new hope for fertility preservation in young boys with cancer and blood disorders.

24 May 2019 9:00 PM IST

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How infertility treatment has left sperm science behind

Infertility is a significant global health problem. Experts say the underlying problem is in the male.

12 March 2018 11:07 AM IST

Higher levels of chemicals in our day-to-day lives are affecting hormone levels in both men and women, leading to a higher incidence of infertility.

Your surroundings may be making you infertile

Phthalates are typical examples of endocrine disrupting hormones.

11 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

Black women use more hair products than other women and suffer disproportionately from uterine fibroids, early puberty and infertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hair-straightening products contain potentially toxic mix

Black women use more hair products than other women and suffer disproportionately from uterine fibroids, early puberty...

16 May 2018 8:10 AM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds men with low sperm counts at increased risk of heart...

The study found that odds of high blood pressure, cholesterol and more body fat were 20 per cent higher for those with...

20 March 2018 10:44 AM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating fast food linked to infertility in women

Women who rarely or never ate fast food have 8 pc risk of infertility, while those who do have double the risk.

10 May 2018 8:49 AM IST

Plastic has other carcinogens as well including PVC, dioxin, and styrene, all of which are linked to cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertility, diabetes, cancer risk high if you microwave food in...

Scientists have found heating micorwaving food in plastic containers can cause high BP, affect fertility, damage brain...

9 May 2018 1:44 PM IST