Search Results: Fertility (107)

The connection between nutrition and female fertility is becoming increasingly clear.  Research reveals that what women eat can directly affect…

As the demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), continues to climb, Singapore is proactively expanding…

A Fertility Freefall: The 21st Century’s Defining Challenge The Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021…

In a historic downturn, Singapore’s fertility rate plummeted to 0.97 in 2023, marking the Republic’s first time falling below the…

The Malaysian Department of Statistics (DSOM) reported 423,124 births in 2022, a 3.% decrease compared to 439,744 births in 2021.

Fertility rates in ASEAN nations are plunging, with half the region already facing a ‘baby bust’ – a situation where there are insufficient children to maintain the population size. The total fertility rate (TFR), an indicator of population growth, has tumbled from 5.5 in 1970 to 2.11 in 2017, according to data from the World Bank. A dwindling youth population could spell dire economic consequences for the region. The shift from quantity to quality, increased urbanisation, and a surge in women seeking higher education and career opportunities are amongst the reasons behind the steep decline.

Infertility can affect both men and women, with one-third of cases comprising male infertility. Here are some examples of fertility tests performed.

Moxibustion has been used for thousands of years to relieve pain and restore balance. But modern research remains cautious. What does the science really say?

More women in Asia are living with PCOS, often without realising it. Learn how hormones, diet, and stress combine to disrupt health and fertility.

New research suggests that following the Mediterranean diet – eating more fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, and less red meat – may help reduce gum inflammation and lower the risk of periodontal disease.