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• Erasmus University Study Links Ultra-Processed Diets to Reduced Male Fertility and Impaired Early Embryonic Growth

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Health

  Research published in Human Reproduction by the Erasmus University Medical Center indicates that high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) negatively impacts both partners' r...

• UCL and Southampton Researchers Establish First Global Framework of Indicators to Monitor Health Before Pregnancy

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A collaborative study has identified a core set of 40 health and social metrics designed to track the well-being of individuals of reproductive age before conception. Published in...

• The Lancet Review Identifies Paternal Preconception Health as a Decisive Factor in Pregnancy and Child Development Outcomes

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Health

  A transdisciplinary study led by the University of Southampton has demonstrated that a father's health, age, and lifestyle choices are as critical to pregnancy success as maternal...

• University of Arizona Study Links Preconception Pesticide Exposure to Critical Declines in Newborn Health Metrics

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Health

  Research led by the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health has identified a new sensitive window of exposure to agricultural chemicals prior to pregnancy. The study associ...