While COVID may feel like old news, the truth is that researchers are still uncovering new ripple effects as time goes by. Recently, studies have revealed that there was a link between having COVID and developing male fertility issues. These studies specifically looked at COVID and its effect on sperm quality. New mouse studies have...
United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back at it again with further claims about what he thinks causes autism. This time, he is claiming that there is a link between infant circumcision and autism in boys. He made this claim while attempting to reassert his long-standing, scientifically unsupported theory about the pain...
The causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been a long-standing subject of scientific inquiry, but also a target for persistent, unproven claims. The current scientific and medical consensus stands in stark contrast to recent, widely publicized claims by the Trump administration and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr concerning the...
A recent Fox News interview featuring Kid Rock has stirred up heated reactions after the musician blamed America’s low birth rates on what he called “ugly, broke, crazy, deranged” liberal women. The comment drew sharp rebukes from critics, including Dolly Parton’s sister Stella. Who fired back with her own colorful language about the rock star’s...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) is seemingly on a crusade against autism in America. With one in 31 children diagnosed, he is not without reason. However, his focus sometimes seems to be on items that are based on underdeveloped science or studies that have simply been proven wrong. The latest in this is the...
Starting September 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) has implemented a ban on an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. Get ready, because it’s a bit of a mouthful: trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. If you’re having trouble wrapping your brain around the word, you can also just call it TPO. This move, driven by health...
For anyone who wants to have children, there are many considerations to be made in terms of fertility for both partners involved. While we tend to focus on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits, there is one factor that you may not have considered: Your clothing. Concern has been growing about how synthetic fabrics in underwear,...
Based in Guangzhou, China, Kaiwa Technology has unveiled ambitious plans to create the world’s first “gestation robot”. The company presented this concept at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing. Zhang Qifeng, the company’s founder and researcher affiliated with Nanyang Technological University, described the robot as being more than just a simple incubator. The humanoid...
The majority of contraceptive options pertain to women placing the burden and responsibility for pregnancy prevention largely on them. The FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives for women. Women have access to a variety of reversible options: oral pills, hormonal patches, intrauterine devices, implants, injections, and more. However, some of these contraceptive...
While it was long-believed that our chromosomes determined an embryo’s gender from the minute sperm impregnated the egg. However, new research may contest these previous findings. Researchers from Osaka University conducted a study that reveals how low iron during pregnancy could potentially influence fetal gender determination. The team discovered that low iron during a pregnancy...
Italy has ignited international debate by moving to criminalize surrogacy beyond its borders. In July 2025, the country’s lower house of Parliament approved a bill that would allow authorities to prosecute Italian citizens who engage in surrogacy abroad, even in countries where the practice remains legal and regulated. If enacted, the new law would carry...
Whooping cough is back, and it’s hitting Australia harder than anyone expected. Case numbers are breaking records that stood for decades. Behind those numbers, a family lost their baby to the illness last year. The same concerning trends are appearing in communities around the world. This isn’t another outbreak statistic. The disease has returned in...
