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In February 2018 researchers from Poland published their review on endocrine disrupting chemicals and whether they are a danger to a child’s health. The researchers stated that endocrine disrupting chemicals … Read more
In December 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different herbal medicines used for polycystic ovary syndrome. The researchers stated … Read more
In February 2020 researchers from Italy and Bahrain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the use of berberine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome. The … Read more
In January 2020 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the association between lifestyle factors (body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, coffee intake, physical activity, sauna … Read more
In February 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess exposure levels to phthalates in Chinese homes and to relate these to building materials and lifestyles. … Read more
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of daily folic acid and zinc supplementation on semen quality and live birth. … Read more
In February 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the urine of children. The researchers stated that … Read more
Oxybenzone is known by many names including (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone, benzophenone-3, and 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone. It may be found in sunscreens, facial moisturizers, lip balm, lipstick, anti-aging creams, hair conditioners, hair spray, nail polish … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure in individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Phthalates are chemicals used … Read more
In May 2019 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D levels may play a role in the fertility problems in women with polycystic … Read more
Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy foods during cooking at high temperatures, including frying, baking, and roasting. This chemical process ‘browns’ food and affects its taste. Acrylamide … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether early signs of the metabolic disorder in late adolescence were associated with features of impaired … Read more
In May 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between major dietary patterns and testicular function. A total of 290 men (average age … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of marijuana smoking on semen quality, sperm DNA integrity and reproductive hormone levels … Read more
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether types of underwear could increase scrotal temperature. It is already known that elevated scrotal … Read more
Phthalates are not a single chemical, there is an entire family of them and they do not behave in the same way.
Phthalates are plasticizers which are added to make … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of cannabis on male fertility. Results showed that current research supports … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the Mediterranean diet and semen quality. A total of 106 … Read more
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and probiotic supplementation on mental health, hormonal, inflammatory and stress levels … Read more
In June 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and pregnancy glucose levels in women seeking medically assisted … Read more