A few summers ago, when the Supreme Court was deciding whether abortion would remain legal, I was writing a novel about Bobby Kennedy. Article continues after ad During the day, I was a twenty-first century woman whose body was endlessly, furiously debated by politicians and regulated by the state and there was very little I
When we talk about infertility the focus tends to be on the woman. After some basic tests, IVF is often seen as a solution. But in half the cases, infertility is caused by problems with the man’s sperm. And sperm counts are declining around the world. toby trice says Helen Pidd About how he and
Average testosterone levels in men have halved in the last 50 years, scientists say, suggesting society is facing a male fertility crisis. Rising levels of obesity and diabetes are expected to play a role, but the team behind the work suggests that environmental factors such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals – which can be found in a
People can say a lot of things about the writing and tone of Taylor Sheridan’s various TV shows. creator of Yellowstone, Landman, 1923, and many other popular Westerns, as well as many other popular dramas (e.g. Lioness) often tells interviewers that he doesn’t really care what his critics say about his writing style. On 29th
When Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Shulk’s shirt ripped during a match earlier this month, the world saw his “sports bra.” So, we asked an exercise physiologist to tell us what football players are wearing under their jerseys—and whether you need it to become a better athlete. FBL-WC-2026-MATCH02-KOR-CZE Czech Republic midfielder #15 Pavel Sulak prepares to