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The pill can help increase fertility  -  25 Mar 2008
United Press InternationalTEL AVIV , Israel, March 25 (UPI) -- The pill that prevents pregnancy can also help women undergoing invitro fertilization to conceive, an Israeli study

Male fertility determined at birth  -  25 Mar 2008
13WHAM-TV,New research by the University of Edinburgh suggests that male fertility problems are determined in the womb. Common genital disorders, low sperm count and

Farm Update: Inputs For Continuous Corn  -  25 Mar 2008
CattleNetwork.com,..."Normal" fertility was 220 pounds nitrogen, 92 pounds P 2 O 5 and 150 pounds of K 2 O. The "higher" fertility program was 320 pounds nitrogen,

Embryo Donation & Adoption Make Internet Debut  -  25 Mar 2008
Business Wire (press release),A campaign directly targeted at fertility clinics will also increase awareness within the community most actively involved with the creation and storage of

High Fertilizer, Fuel Costs Hot Topics of April 18 Meeting in ...  -  25 Mar 2008
The Farmer-Stockman,With proper fertility and soils management, these grasses are capable of supporting more animals per acre and vastly increased hay production,

Gorakhpur women make organic compost for use in fields  -  25 Mar 2008
The Cheers,When we started using the organic compost, the fertility has increased. Now, we make our own manure and bio-pesticides at our homes and use it in our fields

If cost forces your hand to buy ammonia, remember to be careful  -  25 Mar 2008
KTKA.com,K-State Research and Extension Soil Fertility Specialist David Mengel reminds producers that anhydrous can be tricky to work with. In its original form,

Arnold Arboretum happenings  -  25 Mar 2008
West Roxbury Transcript,He will present information about landscape maintenance practices, soil fertility, plant growth and health, planting and pruning techniques,

INDIA'S NATIONAL MAGAZINE  -  25 Mar 2008
Frontline,When jhum cycles are shortened, soil erodes faster, fertility declines, and the increased growth of weeds affects production. More frequent weeding is

Folate may boost male fertility  -  Mar 23, 2008
Boston Globe,After surveying 97 non-smoking men who had no prior history of fertility problems, they found that men who had the highest intake of the vitamin had nearly

Fertility, mortality and the benefits of healthcare  -  Mar 23, 2008
Financial Times,...is to reduce fertility", March 14) were based on a misleading characterisation of the inter-relationships between fertility and child mortality.

Pregnancy after cancer treatment is increasingly possible  -  Mar 24, 2008
CNN..."If you maintain some part of your fertility, pregnancy is clearly an option," said Dr. Carolyn Runowicz, a gynecologic oncologist and director of the Neag

Could Resources Become A Limit to Global Growth?  -  Mar 23, 2008
Wall Street JournalDespite demographic transition to low fertility in East Asia, Europe, and North America, current population growth rates would still triple world population

MP calls for meeting over embryos  -  Mar 24, 2008
BBC News,Fertility expert Lord Winston said statements made by Cardinal Keith O'Brien were discrediting the Church. Some 200 medical charities have urged MPs to

Natural Medicine: Reproductive health and nutrition  -  Mar 23, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerIn fact, researchers have found that certain dietary factors, body weight and physical activity levels are associated with increased fertility in women who

Older celebrity mums 'promote myth of fertility'  -  Mar 19, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,By Kate Devlin Celebrities who give birth in their 40s promote a dangerous myth of older motherhood, a fertility expert has warned.

What precision farming is and is not  -  Mar 23, 2008
Hindu,One of the chief among the functions is balancing soil fertility of the field with respect to all major, secondary, and micro- nutrients.

Fertility doc joins Aspirus  -  Mar 22, 2008
Wausau Daily Herald,By Amy Olson Couples in Wausau who have difficulty conceiving no longer have to travel long distances to see a fertility specialist.

Taking folic acid can enhance fertility in men, researchers say  -  Mar 19, 2008
Independent,By Tim Moynihan and Jane Kirby Men who increase their intake of a vitamin traditionally recommended for pregnant women can cut their chance of having

Chasteberry may help fertility before invasive therapies  -  Mar 17, 2008
Houston Chronicle,THE DEBATE: Most fertility specialists are skeptical about the use of natural remedies and supplements, arguing too little is known about what effect they

Male fertility decided in womb by hormones  -  Mar 17, 2008
Times of India,Researchers at University of Edinburgh have found that male fertility problems such as common genital disorders, low sperm count and testicular cancer are

Study: Male Fertility Problems Develop in Womb  -  Mar 17, 2008
FOXNewsNew research from the University of Edinburgh suggests that male fertility problems, such as low sperm count and testicular cancer are likely linked to

Celebitty Doubles  -  Mar 24, 2008
Mom Logic,Is there something in the water or something in the fertility clinic? Hmm. There are many things that can increase your odds of having a multiple birth,

Murphy set to quit over vote on fertility Bill  -  Mar 21, 2008
Independent,By Andrew Grice Paul Murphy, the Welsh Secretary, may resign from the Cabinet over Gordon Brown's refusal to offer MPs a free vote over a new law to allow

Push for overhaul of 'bastardised' HECS  -  Mar 23, 2008
The Age,Contribution Scheme, as students seize on research suggesting it could contribute to reduced home ownership, low fertility rates and tax evasion.

Catholics expected to resign from cabinet over controversial ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
Daily Mail,Gordon Brown's refusal to offer a free vote on controversial fertility laws could lead to resignations from the Cabinet. A senior Catholic MP told the Daily

Medical council denies gay fertility discrimination  -  Mar 20, 2008
PinkNews.co.uk,At present the law requires that NHS fertility clinics take account of the "need for a father" when assessing women for treatment. In practice this can lead

FATAL MISCONCEPTION  -  Mar 21, 2008
New York Times,As Connelly writes, “Scientists and activists worldwide had agreed that high fertility was to be treated as a disease, and that birth control for nations

Spain's Socialist Government Sees the Folly of Falling Fertility  -  Mar 20, 2008
Catholic Online,Along with Italy and Greece, Spain has one of the lowest fertility rates in the EU. Spain's population is again rapidly, and is on the cusp of absolute

St. Lukeâ€™s introduces fertility care  -  Mar 19, 2008
Hudson Valley Press,Newburgh - St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, a clinical affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital, is proud to introduce premier fertility care to the Mid-Hudson

Fertility drug shortage partly due to unapproved cosmetic use  -  Mar 19, 2008
KVUE,By Shern-Min Chow / 11 News For couples with fertility problems, trying to get pregnant is an expensive, emotional and often extended process.

Your Health: Future Fertility  -  Mar 19, 2008
WJBF-TV,Now, there's a way to help young men preserve their fertility. Sean and Kelly ryan's wedding plans were more stressful than most. "He had this new job,

Real reason for a pregnant pause  -  Mar 21, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,Others simply do not feel ready to reproduce during their peak fertility years. "In my 20s, I had a steady partner but I knew I couldn't be the mother I

Advanced Fertility Institute to Offer Pioneering Test of a Woman's ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Web Services Journal,..."Advanced Fertility Institute has always incorporated the latest assisted reproductive technologies (ART) into our treatment plans to give our patients the

Africa’s greatest challenge is to reduce fertility  -  Mar 13, 2008
Financial Times,By John May and Jean-Pierre Guengant R educing high population growth was at the top of the international development agenda in the 1960s and 1970s.

Double trouble: Gen-X couples risk multiple IVF births  -  Mar 23, 2008
Chicago Methods Reporter,Fertility doctors now advise transferring fewer embryos to get pregnant. Katie and Tim Lenzi suffered a miscarriage and went through failed, expensive in

It's about time, Persephone!  -  Mar 24, 2008
uuworld.org,In the once-upon-a-time of perpetual spring, Demeter, mother goddess of agriculture and fertility, makes all things grow. One day, when her daughter

Catholic pressure on fertility bill  -  Mar 11, 2008
BBC News,The mammoth bill with numerous clauses is designed to bring the 1990 regulatory framework for fertility treatment and embryo research in line with some of

Healthy Eating, Not Fad Diets, Most Important to Fertility  -  Mar 4, 2008
ABC NewsSupermodel Kate Moss hopes actress Gmyneth Paltrow'sdiet will help her fertility, according to British media reports. But will it work?

Italian men's fertility falling: Study  -  Mar 7, 2008
Times of India,LONDON: Increasing pollution in Italy is affecting the fertility of young men in that country, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of

Cancer pill could affect women's fertility: report  -  Mar 5, 2008
ReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - Long-term use of the cancer pill Gleevec may produce fertility problems in women, Greek doctors reported on Wednesday.

Good food is the secret to a longer life  -  Mar 23, 2008
Sunday People,Coping with bone trouble, the menopause and fertility problems is challenging - there are no magic cures but there are often ways diet can work wonders.

Italian men's fertility falling  -  Mar 7, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,In 2005 Italy held a referendum on relaxing the country's strict laws governing fertility treatment. However, a demand by the Catholic Church for the public

Britain reviews ban on use of artificial sperm, eggs in fertility ...  -  Mar 9, 2008
The Canadian Press,LONDON — The British government said Sunday that it will review a ban on the use of artificial sperm and eggs to induce human pregnancies.

Fertility clinic group OK's donated ova treatment  -  Mar 2, 2008
The Daily Yomiuri,A group of fertility clinics and hospitals has approved the provision of fertility treatment for two women who will use ova donated by their sisters or

Men warned on fertility clinics' stored embryos  -  Mar 2, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,By Bonnie Malkin Men who have created stored embryos with their partners have been warned to alert fertility clinics if their relationship ends after a

Thoroughbred Songster Back in Training after Fertility Issues  -  Mar 17, 2008
TheHorse.com,Darley stallion Songster will be taken out of stud duty and put back into training due to undetermined fertility issues. "It's obviously an unfortunate

'Silicon womb' to begin fertility trials  -  Feb 27, 2008
New Scientist (subscription),Results were encouraging but not conclusive, says Simon Fishel, who is leading the first large-scale trial, at UK fertility group CARE Fertility,

Male fertility problems may be determined in the womb  -  Mar 17, 2008
Thaindian.com,London, Mar 17 (ANI): Male fertility problems, testicular cancer and common genital disorders may all be linked to hormone levels early in pregnancy,

Solving the population problem  -  Mar 21, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,By 1950 it was over 2.5 billion; today it is more than 6 billion, and, if present fertility rates remain the same worldwide, it should reach just under 12

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