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Get some sun to help reduce risk of uterine fibroids

Adequate vitamin D, from sun or supplements, can dramatically reduce the risk of uterine fibroids, say researchers

18 April, 2013
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As TV time goes up, sperm count goes down

Here’s one to watch: too much time sitting in front of the TV can adversely affect sperm counts, researchers have found

18 March, 2013
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Fatty foods can damage men’s fertility

Too much saturated fat can reduce a man’s sperm count by nearly 40% say Danish researchers

24 January, 2013
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Healthy fats in walnuts give men a fertility boost

Walnuts are a good plant-based source of omega 3 fatty acids that can help promote healthy sperm

30 August, 2012
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Healthy fat in olive oil and avocado boosts IVF success

Adding more monounsaturated fat – for instance from olive oil – to the diet can increase the success of IVF treatment

5 July, 2012
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Household chemicals linked to increase in cancer and infertility, says EU report

A new report details the human health effects of hormone disrupters in household products and cosmetics – it’s not pretty

21 May, 2012
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Vitamin D relieves painful periods

For menstrual cramps, the ‘sunshine vitamin’ may be a practical and economical alternative to pain killers and hormones

24 April, 2012
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IBS link to miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy

New research shows suffering from IBS can make getting pregnant – and staying pregnant – more difficult

5 April, 2012
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Chemicals in sunscreens linked to endometriosis

Hormone-disrupting chemical sunscreening agents called benzophenones may raise your risk of developing endometriosis

27 March, 2012
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Silver nanoparticles may increase testicular cancer risk

A new Norwegian study finds good reason for men to avoid contact with products containing silver nanoparticles

8 March, 2012