New research reports that summer is the best season for swimming — and not just in the pool. Turns out that sperm motility ...

After ovulation, the egg survives for a very short time, yet this brief window plays a significant role in fertility.

Week 2 of the menstrual cycle often includes ovulation and the fertile window. During this time, sperm survival plays a key ...

Introduction There are structural and functional modifications that occur to the neonatal heart immediately after birth. While a number of studies recently have assessed cardiac function in the ...

The menstrual cycle has clinically relevant implications for injury severity and recovery in elite female footballers, according to prospective data from Spain’s top women’s league. Speaking with ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses. The research provides evidence that napping can reverse some of the ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

If you’ve ever felt more injury-prone during your period, you’re not imagining it. New research suggests it may take longer to bounce back from sports injuries during your cycle. A new peer-reviewed ...

The menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response. For professional female athletes, fluctuations in hormones ...