Pregnancy & parenthood

Researchers find stressful pregnancies may impact fertility for male offspring

Researchers find stressful pregnancies may impact fertility for male offspring

Prenatal maternal stress is linked to lower testosterone and reduced sperm quality in male offspring.
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March 17, 2020
Aging in reverse: Babies and older fathers

Aging in reverse: Babies and older fathers

Delaying parenthood carries health risks, but medical advances may make waiting worthwhile for prospective parents.
Revised on
March 17, 2020
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Paternal age and adverse birth outcomes

Scientists discovered that fathers pass more genetic mutations to offspring than mothers, a theory first proposed in the 1930s.
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March 17, 2020
The truth about Black fatherhood

The truth about Black fatherhood

Black fathers are as engaged as other fathers, yet racial health disparities affecting sperm quality remain understudied.
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August 11, 2020