24 Apr, 2026
Immunology may have already been on your radar: it’s an increasingly important consideration in IVF, particularly for patients who haven’t found clear answers through standard fertility tests. And if that…
The phone rang on the evening of February 28, 2020. “We need you deployed to Seattle. Meet with your team at Roybal tomorrow and additional details will be provided.” For…
It’s easy to assume that all supplements marketed for fertility (or even just generic multivitamins) do pretty much the same thing. A quick glance at the label may seem reassuring…
Adam Feuerstein is a senior biotechnology writer and columnist, reporting on the intersection of drug development, business, Wall Street and biotechnology. He is also co-host of the weekly biotechnology podcast…
The golden hour after birth refers to the first 60 minutes (and often the first 1 to 2 “golden hours after birth”) immediately after delivery. Think of it as a…

Yoga Before Embryo Transfer – What a Senior Instructor Should and Don’t Do

Are you preparing for an IVF embryo transfer? First of all, you have this. Second, yes, you too have questions. Some of us on the TRB team understand this, thanks to our very personal experience. Knowing how much to move your body and when can start to seem more crucial, and also more confusing, than […]

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The medical misinformation crisis is a crisis of access to doctors

My patient Claire and I disagreed. She was 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer. It started with blood in her stool and quickly progressed to weight loss and abdominal pain. I agreed with his previous doctors’ recommendations regarding surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. […]

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Is ubiquinol for fertility on your radar? Namely, dosage, schedules and more

Getting detailed information about your basic nutrition while trying to conceive? Antioxidants are talked about a lot in this context, and are probably high on your list if you’ve landed on this page! One antioxidant in particular that is currently gaining attention is ubiquinol for fertility. Ubiquinol is the active antioxidant form of CoQ10. And […]

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FDA briefs lawmakers on food safety priorities

WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration officials briefed senators on the agency’s food policy plans for 2026, according to a person familiar with the meeting. The agency plans to focus on infant formula safety, updating food labels, defining ultra-processed foods, expanding inspections of food processing plants and strengthening seafood safety programs, according to a document […]

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Why the future of art is interdisciplinary

The image of the artist working alone in a studio, devoted to a single medium, has long shaped the way we imagine creative practice. Painters painted, sculptors sculpted, and designers designed. But today, these boundaries are blurring. In the world of contemporary art and design, artists are increasingly working across disciplines, combining sculpture, design, architecture, […]

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What is a bicornuate uterus – and is a successful pregnancy possible? A doctor explains

Learning that your uterus is shaped differently can raise many questions, especially when fertility and pregnancy are part of the conversation. A bicornuate uterus is one of several uterine variations that fall under a broader category called Mullerian anomalies. With the proper information and care, many people with this diagnosis are able to conceive naturally […]

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AI is exacerbating Americans’ distrust of health care

After OpenAI and Anthropic launched dedicated healthcare initiatives in January, a study published in February found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health had a 50% error rate, incorrectly recommending that care be delayed in emergency testing cases half the time. This error rate, which had not been identified before the app’s deployment, is a symptom of a […]

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L’endométriose peut-elle affecter l’implantation ? Questions et réponses d’un médecin européen de premier plan en matière de FIV

Mars est le mois de la sensibilisation à l’endométriose – et vous avez des questions. Des spécifiques. Surtout ceux d’entre vous qui envisagent ou ont déjà subi un traitement de FIV. Dans cet esprit, nous avons rencontré le brillant Dr Athanasios Pantelis, obstétricien-gynécologue, spécialiste de l’infertilité et directeur scientifique de Newlife IVF Grèce, pour son […]

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Senate Democrats outline plans to reform health insurance

WASHINGTON — Democrats are laying out plans to rebuild the health care system in hopes of regaining control of Congress and the White House. On Thursday, a dozen Democratic senators proposed a framework for private health insurance with the goal of making it affordable, more standardized and simpler. The plan, led by Ron Wyden (Ore.), […]

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