In an era of rising grocery costs, eggs remain one of the most accessible and complete protein sources for families. New ...

Blood mercury levels above 100 nanograms per milliliter - the measurement of mercury - are linked to clear signs of mercury ...

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Effective prevention requires more than awareness. It requires addressing one of the most overlooked tools of exploitation: reproductive control.

Some animals are capable of parthenogenesis, a reproductive process in which females produce offspring without fertilization. This phenomenon has been documented in reptiles, sharks, birds, and ...

Art typically seems like a human activity, tied to culture, symbols, and personal expression. Yet a small group of animals has created paintings and designs that sold for surprising sums. Their work ...

Alas, there are no homunculi crammed inside the smallest human cells. Yet recent research in fertility and urology suggests Hartsoeker’s image could work metaphorically: Sperm can be a proxy for the ...

Russian authorities are restricting access to safe abortion care and limiting the ability of women and girls to get accurate information about their reproductive choices.