Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
A large Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study challenges concerns over common painkillers in pregnancy, finding no link to birth defects.
Pregnancy & Birth
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges
The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor
Drinking coffee postpartum can keep gestational diabetes from returning - study
Drinking two to five cups of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day is potentially a healthier substitute in delaying the onset or preventing type-2 diabetes.
Everything you need to know about depression during pregnancy
Pregnancy is not an easy thing to go through, and many experience depression as a result. Here's all you need to know on the subject.
These embryos were frozen in 1992. Now they were born
A couple in the States decided to use embryos left in a lab, even though they had been frozen for decades. The result: twins. How did this happen?
Sperm protein could be used for treating infertility, joint Israel-Japan study finds
They found that the protein IZUMO1 is critical for the binding of sex cells, and also plays an essential role in fusing the cells to allow the exchange of genetic material.
Male domination of gynecology blocks research on women's health - study
Male dominance of gynecological science focuses on fertility, reproduction and delivering babies rather than women’s health, neglecting concerns of older women.
Premature births: What you should know about preterm babies - explainer
November 17 marks World Prematurity Day. As such, Israel's midwives' organization has put together some facts you need to know.
Paid maternity leave in Israel shorter than in other countries
Israel's Taub Center study finds that higher-paid, better-educated mothers return to work much faster than those who earn less
Single religious women make up most Israelis who froze their eggs - study
One in three women who froze eggs before the age of 40 gave birth from the frozen eggs, but only one out of 11 who froze after the age of 40 gave birth with their help.
Trouble getting pregnant? Unhealthy testicles may be to blame
1 out of every 7 couples in Israel faces fertility issues, but contrary to popular belief that the source of the problem lies mostly with the women, in about 50% of the cases the issue is with men.
Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown
In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.
