Alcohol, caffeine and bad diet have all been linked to poor fertility, but up until now no one has blamed the humble kiss. Now scientists believe they have found a link between unexplained infertility and an obscure virus which they believe is transmitted by kissing.
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To Burn Sugar or Not to Burn Sugar: How Eggs Store Fuel for Embryo Development
Reproduction is highly dependent on diet and the ability to use nutrients to grow and generate energy. This is clearly seen in women, who must provide all the nutritional building blocks required to support a growing embryo. As a result, metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity are closely linked with several female reproductive disorders such as: Infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and ovarian cancer. However, the precise links between reproductive processes and metabolism remains poorly understood.
How Your Diet could Leave You Infertile: High-fat Foods ‘Damage the Ovaries and Reduce Sperm Counts – Even if You’re Slim’
Poor diet is driving increasing fertility problems in Britain, the US and other wealthy countries, a leading expert warned last night.
The Truth About Fertility and Aging
We generally think a lifelong focus on balanced diet is our best bet. But according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, manipulating the ratio of macronutrients we eat throughout our life may help enhance fertility and lifespan.
Weight Gain in Menopause: Why Does it Happen, and What Can You Do?
All too often the “change of life” results in unwelcome changes in the number on the bathroom scale. Many women find that no matter how sensible their diet or how frequently they exercise, they still start packing on the pounds once menopause begins.
4 Otherwise Healthy Foods Crammed With Estrogen
Estrogen has been linked to obesity and sexual dysfunction. You may want to rethink the amount of soy in your diet.
5 Foods That Can Help Boost Fertility
Infertility affects about 12 percent of couples, a statistic attributed partly by some studies to an increasingly Western-style diet, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Father’s Diet May Influence Long-Term Health of Offspring
New research from McGill University in Montreal has revealed that a father’s diet pre-conception may also play a crucial role in the future health of his offspring.
6 ways to Boost Fertility Through Nutrition
For women hoping to conceive, experts advise watching your weight and following a Mediterranean-style diet to boost your odds of having a baby.
Male Infertility: Could Your Partner’s Sperm Be the Reason You Can’t Get Pregnant?
Some experts believe aspects of our modern lifestyles like poor diet, body habits and environmental agents are contributing to the problem and negatively impacting the quantity and quality of your man’s sperm.