The human body is designed with natural processes in place to replace older cells with younger, healthier ones. Different types of cells in different parts of the body respond to this natural process of cellular replication at different rates. When a cell develops abnormalities in the replication process, the body typically eliminates it. Yet there [...]
Americans take some form of prescription antidepressants to address issues such as short-term emotional distress related to the end of a serious relationship, the death of a loved one, or some type of traumatic event. Some physicians and therapists will prescribe antidepressants for an individual who is recovering from long-term substance abuse or addiction issues. [...]
Egg swapping is a special type of IVF treatment that is specifically intended to bring together women who are involved in a conventional IVF treatment, who can produce an excess number of eggs, with a woman who is, for one reason or another unable to produce their own eggs. This unique treatment strategy enables these [...]
The effects of climate change, from increased greenhouse gases and other environmental factors, are predicted to have a massive impact on the overall health of the planet. Yet these profound changes will likely not be limited to just the geology and climate. Many scientists note the potential changes that will also impact the biology of [...]
Artificial conception methods such as ART, IVF, and ICSI have increased throughout most Western nations in recent years. It’s currently estimated that over 6-million ART-conceived children were born in the year 2016 alone. Of them, 80,000 were born in the Netherlands. During each phase of an ART treatment process, there are different techniques used. This [...]
Sperm is absolutely critical to the process of human procreation. After they have been deposited in the woman’s vagina, they must essentially swim the relatively great distance of the female reproductive tract in hopes of finding an egg or oocyte to fertilize. This is essentially their only purpose in the human body, and the journey [...]
Human cells are complex things with different structures and organelles. One of the most important components is mitochondria, which is responsible for cellular respiration, and energy production. It plays an especially important role in the development of a healthy fetus and a healthy baby. Yet it is estimated that something like 1 in 4,000 people [...]
Many people are aware that a woman’s age and health has a direct bearing on her chances of conceiving as well as her chances of successfully carrying the baby to full term. Yet, a growing body of new research also shows that the health of a man’s sperm can also directly impact the chances of [...]
For some women, an IVF treatment strategy includes taking injectable hormone medications. The overarching goal is to stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. Yet, for some women, this can lead to a potential complication known as Ovarian Hyperstimulation. This is more common for IVF treatments that require ovulation induction or intrauterine insemination. Women [...]
The human body is a complex organic mechanism that needs more than just simple calories and water to operate. Other important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals contribute to overall health as well as a lot of the body’s critical functions. B Vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play several important roles One [...]
