Anne Hathaway just blew up one of society’s most stubborn taboos. At 43, the Oscar winner is expecting her third child with husband Adam Schulman, and her announcement has reignited an age-old debate: When, exactly, is a woman supposedly “too old” to become a mother? Hathaway shared the pregnancy on Instagram with a video that … Read more
A new health platform hopes to make women’s health easier to navigate — and cut down on the years it can take to get a diagnosis. “Women just keep telling us, I want answers, and I want to know what to do next. And right now, they just feel like their care is fragmented,” Xella … Read more
GLP-1s seem to be fertile ground for a variety of health benefits. Recently, research has suggested the weight loss drugs might also help reduce risk of dementia and depression, help with ADHD symptoms and even reduce risks of breast cancer. Now, new findings suggest GLP-1s — popularly sold under brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro … Read more
Midwifery is a field long dominated by women — hence the name — with females comprising more than 99% of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in the US. Yet, this April, Peter Johnson, Ph.D., CNM, of Boones Mill, Va., took the reins as the first male president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Though many Americans may … Read more
There’s been a revolving door of viral social media posts recently promoting the idea that you’ll boost your chances of conceiving if you take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Unfortunately, the promise of the “Ozempic baby boom” is more myth than reality. While there is some connection between GLP-1s (semaglutide, like Ozempic or Wegovy, or tirzepatide, like … Read more
As more hopeful parents turn to alternative wellness treatments while trying to conceive, a growing menu of fertility-focused support can now be found beyond the doctor’s office, from breath work and meditation classes designed to support reproductive health to Reiki energy healing sessions designed for stress reduction. Of course, always consult with your physician about … Read more
The latest smartphone feature? Making it harder to have kids. Data from the CDC shows that the birth rate has been declining steadily since 2007. In 2025, about 53 babies were born for every 1,000 women aged 15–44 — an all-time low. Now a new study is putting much of the blame on the rise … Read more
Lisa Fasone desperately wanted to give her daughter a little brother or sister. But when she and boyfriend, Larry Brastad, started trying, they joined the millions of Americans battling infertility. “I thought I was never going to have another child,” said the 32-year-old woman from McHenry, Ill. told People. “It was an awful feeling.” More … Read more
Talk about an oral fixation. Much of conception is out of our control and can simply come down to age or the number of eggs a woman produces. But some lifestyle habits could play a surprisingly big role in helping or hurting fertility, including one that’s right in front of your face — or more … Read more
So much for great egg-spectations. Most women are born with an ovary on each side of their uterus. These almond-shaped glands produce and release eggs for fertilization and secrete the hormones estrogen and progesterone to support menstruation, pregnancy and overall health. Alas, these vital female organs have an expiration date — and it’s earlier than … Read more
Having children can feel like a massive gamble — there’s no guaranteed path to success. Much of conception is out of our control, and in many ways, it comes down to the numbers. The more high-quality eggs a woman produces, the better her chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy. Age is the most significant factor … Read more
The secret to stronger swimmers may be living in your gut. A growing body of research suggests that an industrial chemical found in plastic food containers and other everyday products may be taking a toll on male fertility, lowering sperm counts, slowing their movement and raising the risk of abnormalities. Now, scientists say a dietary … Read more
Keke Palmer is opening up about a health battle that left her dealing with what she describes as “unbearable” and “crippling” adult acne — and a frustrating, long search for answers. “Everybody was on that glass skin and I’m over here with cracked glass,” the Emmy Award winning actress said Monday during a panel at … Read more
The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a term that medical experts … Read more
Gen Alpha boys might not feel so “alpha” when they hear the depressing claim about their sperm. “In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared on Monday while joining President Trump at a maternal healthcare event in the Oval Office. … Read more
After years of dead-end dating, bumping into bums on matchmaking apps and in-person pickups, Lesley Jones, a wannabe mother with a ticking biological clock, finally spotted what she called her very own “Superman” — a tall, dark and handsome hunk who was ready to make a baby. So, naturally, she bought two vials of his … Read more
The dismissal of this chronic condition is a common pain point for the nearly 10% of women who have it. In a society that normalizes women’s pain, plenty of doctors have been known to write off endometriosis complications as less than serious. Enough so that today, leading experts say the disorder goes underreported and can … Read more
This may not be a literal penis-measuring contest, but fertility advocates may have developed the next-best thing. Men of the world are invited to pit their sperm against each other in a racy race where the owner of the swiftest swimmers takes home a sizable $100,000. Dubbed the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, this “science-based … Read more
Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor. Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Let’s keep it simple — here are the two … Read more
A beauty crackdown is underway across the Atlantic — but don’t expect it stateside. Starting next week, manufacturers and retailers in the European Union will be forced to scrap any existing stock and cease production of future cosmetic products that contain 15 newly banned chemicals. In the US, however, the same substances flagged as potentially … Read more