Vaginal infections are a common problem for many women. Many women experience vaginal infections at some point in their lives. Various factors can contribute to vaginal infections in women, including birth control pills, tight clothing, menstruation, and pregnancy. Not only can it cause discomfort and persistent itching, but if left untreated, it can also adversely…
Menopause is a natural phenomenon that marks the end of the menstrual cycle, just like menstruation. After menopause, women can no longer become fertile, except in rare cases where they undergo specialized fertility treatments. During menopause, many changes occur in the body, causing a range of symptoms. This is especially due to hormonal fluctuations, which…
Humans have been trying to find ways to influence the sex of their baby for centuries, but when it comes to birth, “there really are no sexual positions that affect the sex of the baby,” says Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., director of the Gender Selection Program at the Fertility Institute in Los Angeles. That is, sexual…
You may be wondering if you can get pregnant without having sex for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’re nervous about having unprotected sex, you’re in a same-sex relationship, or you want to avoid painful sex due to conditions like vaginismus or vulvodynia. Regardless of the situation, it’s important to know that you can technically…
Many people hoping to conceive know that they should avoid drinking alcohol because it can cross the placenta and cause problems for the baby, such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Traditionally, fathers have been blameless. But can paternal alcohol affect sperm and cause birth defects? Research suggests that yes, it can. Scientists have been trying…
Three MIT students, Yutao Gong, Brandon Man and Andriy Zahorodny, have been awarded the Schwarzman Fellowship for 2025 and will be part of the program’s 10th class to pursue master’s degrees in international affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The MIT students were selected from a pool of more than 5,000 applicants. This year’s…
In a competitive world, modern women have to juggle a myriad of responsibilities, from building a successful career and marrying at the “right age” to staying healthy and balancing work and life. Add to this the ever-increasing pressures of anxiety, stress and a fast-paced culture, and you barely have time to stop, rest and plan…
A recent study published in the journal Light | Science & Applications explores how edge semi-metallic contacts can enhance the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), addressing limitations in conventional solar cells and improving their photovoltaic performance. Image source: Creativa Images/Shutterstock.com Advances in solar power generation technology BPVE is a phenomenon in which current is…
MIT philosopher Sally Haslanger has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Philip L. Quinn Prize by the American Philosophical Association (APA). The award recognizes Haslanger’s lifetime contributions to philosophy and to philosophers. Haslanger, the Ford Professor of Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies, said she was honored to be recognized with the…
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. In fact, couples at the peak of their fertility only have around a 20% chance of conceiving each month. This can certainly add pressure to the process and turn a fun, hopeful experience into one filled with stress and feelings of guilt and blame. “Couples who have been trying to…
