Women have seen their options for non-permanent contraception grow faster than men. Current solutions for females include physical barriers, such as condoms, hormonal treatments (pills and injections) and intrauterine devices. (more…)

Saturated fats are one of the greatest enemies of healthy diet. The craving for high-energy, salty or sweet foods has swayed people away from healthier foods, leading to a global obesity pandemic. And if the health risks of obesity aren’t enough to deter people away from unhealthy foods, another data might do the trick: the saturated fats present in these high-fat diets are responsible for lower sperm quality. The findings of a study carried out by Harvard University corroborate a long-held view among health specialists: high-fat diets, such as junk food, could be contributing to male infertility. (more…)

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver that causes scarring and may lead to cancer and even liver failure if the condition is left untreated. In fact, it may result in death in severe cases. Today, hepatitis B infection is one of the leading global health issues, affecting close to 240 million people and responsible for over 600,000 deaths worldwide every year. In the US, it is estimated that over 1.4 million people are carriers of the virus. Hepatitis B virus can lead to chronic infection, exposing individuals to serious health issues such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. (more…)