In her new book "The Stronger Sex," science journalist Starre Vartan dispels myths and misconceptions about the female body.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture works to neutralize -- again -- the flesh-eating larva of the New World Screwworm fly.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico ...

Speaking exclusively to Newsweek, parents Edna and Tony shared they will 'gladly' explain to their seven-month-old son the story of his remarkable conception.

The client would say, ‘Oh no, what’s happened?’ and you’re like, ‘Well…I don’t know.’”When a mare loses a pregnancy in the ...

You might know the basics of fertilization, but what really occurs in the body? For example, where does fertilization occur, exactly? We answer this and more.

Egg freezing for non-medical reasons became an accepted practice 12 years ago, and demand has skyrocketed since then.

Apr 12, 2025 18:00:00 Experts say the meeting of sperm and egg is more like a job interview than a competition. What is the mechanism of fertilization, which is even more rigorous than a first ...