From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research suggests another reason to hold our breath: ...

Genetic conditions often result from inherited mutations passed down from one or both parents. In an inherited genetic disorder, a mutated gene is transmitted from a parent. 3 Recent developments have ...

From pregnancy to stronger immune responses, science reveals unique biological abilities that women possess and men cannot ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 14, 2025) A review in Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology links various classes of environmental pollutants including pesticides and per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Assisted reproductive technologies are medical procedures that help people experiencing difficulty having or an inability to have biological children of their own. From in vitro fertilization to ...

As of October 3 rd, 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to more than 615 million cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), along with over 6.5 million deaths globally, ...

Investments in adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential. The disproportionate burden they carry, from HIV to early unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and intimate ...

As a practicing physician-scientist, Dr. Grifo has extensive experience in the treatment of couples with infertility. Since August 1995, Dr. Grifo has been the director of the division of reproductive ...