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What is the Y chromosome and what does its shrinkage mean for humans?
The Y chromosome, critical for male traits, has been shrinking over millions of years, raising ques…
New research reveals more than 3,600 food packaging chemicals in human bodies. Is it time we stopped eating food out of takeout containers?
The alarming study has already sparked calls for more research and stricter regulations.
Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies — here's what that means for your health
Food containers and cookware are leaching more potentially hazardous chemicals into our bodies than…
Gabby Landsverk
Over 80% of prehistoric megaherbivores went extinct due to human activity and not climate change: Study
Recent studies have spotlighted the extinction or rapid decline of large mammals over the past 50,0…
Scientists have managed to grow mouse embryos in space, showing that off-Earth human reproduction could be possible
To fully understand the extent of these embryos' normal development and to bring this research clos…
Plastic testes: Scientists analyse human testicles, find microplastics in every single one of them!
Eat right, exercise, get adequate sleep, manage your stress, avoid smoking and limit alcohol — thes…
Ancient humans bred horses to make them more "rideable" 4,200 years ago, study suggests
In fact, the analysis of 475 ancient horse genomes revealed that, around 4,200 years ago, many dome…
An Alabama judge ruled that frozen embryos are people, and reproductive rights advocates are sounding the alarm
Critics have seized on the ruling from the Supreme Court of Alabama, which stands to inflame an alr…
Alex Nicoll
Microplastics have been found in human testicles. Now what?
New research suggests microplastics have crossed a unique blood barrier in human testicles. An expe…
Hilary Brueck
Research unveils the key moment that transformed chickens into the economically relevant animals that they are today
Chickens, integral to the world's economy today, stand as one of the most consequential animals glo…
Our human ancestors were almost wiped out about 930,000 years ago, leaving just a tiny group of reproductive individuals, new study suggests
Almost a million years later, that tiny group of human ancestors has now grown to 8 billion people …
Katie Balevic
VP Harris said overturning Roe v. Wade is just another way the US tries 'to claim ownership over human bodies'
"We've had a history in this country of government trying to claim ownership over human bodies," Vi…
Yelena Dzhanova
Sixth species in the world: Wild Ugandan chimps go through menopause, 20-year-old study confirms!
While menopause appears normal for us, it does raise questions about its evolutionary implications,…
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade could reignite discussions at work about abortion access. Here are 5 tips to help.
Talking about controversial topics like Roe v. Wade at work is risky. HR experts say using gender-i…
Shriya Bhattacharya
Doctors trained in abortion fear for their future. One worries that her 20 years of schooling will be for nothing if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Dr. Jamila Perritt says she's spent "20+ years" preparing for her role in reproductive healthcare, …
Yelena Dzhanova
No, an ectopic pregnancy can't result in a live birth, according to doctors
Swift ectopic pregnancy treatment saves moms' lives. Even pro-life doctors say "there is no chance …
Anna Medaris
The least and most effective types of birth control for preventing pregnancy
Birth control can be very effective at preventing pregnancy, but it's not a guarantee. Learn your r…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
Crisis pregnancy centers prey on people looking for abortions, but don’t offer them. Here’s how to spot one.
For every abortion clinic in the country, there are an estimated three "pregnancy support centers,"…
Julia Naftulin
What is reproductive justice? Experts say it matters more than ever in a post-Roe world that is likely to disproportionately impact people of color
"The ability to have wanted children is also under threat. A lot of the time usually it's under thr…
Hannah Getahun
Red flags that you have a high-risk pregnancy and what to do next
High-risk pregnancies can be caused by age, pre-existing medical conditions, or factors beyond huma…