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Scientists are working on a poop test for endometriosis
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that endometriosis could be detected using a simple stool test, which could accelerate diagnosis rates.

Early development is inherently 'chaotic,' new atlas of mammal embryos reveals
By Emily Cooke published
A new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness.

Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?
By Jennifer Zieba published
Researchers have developed a method of reversing the aging process in mouse egg cells.

Pollution harms men's fertility, but traffic noise affects women's
By Amy L. Winship, Mark Green published
The large-scale study linked exposure to air pollution with a higher infertility risk in men, while traffic noise affected women

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Symptoms and treatment
By Maureen Salamon last updated

Endometriosis may quadruple risk of ovarian cancer, study finds
By Sahana Sitaraman published
Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, while people with endometriosis of any severity are four times as likely, a study suggests. But patients shouldn't panic.

More babies are being born with syphilis, study finds
By Robert Monaghan, Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel published
Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.

Experimental menstrual product turns blood to jelly
By Victoria Atkinson published
Scientists are working to develop a new filler for period products that they say could help prevent leaks.
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