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Researchers Say 3 Embryos Is Too Many For IVF

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Researchers Say 3 Embryos Is Too Many For IVF

January 12, 2012 • British researchers say the time has come to buckle down on the number of embryos used during in-vitro fertilization. Three or more is entirely too many, they concluded after looking at data on more than 124,000 IVF treatments.

Latest Frontier In Reducing Childhood Mortality: Neonatal Deaths

August 31, 2011 • In the last two decades, neonatal mortality rates have declined. But in eight countries, including five in Africa, the rates have climbed. Overall, 41 percent of deaths in kids under five now happen during the period soon after birth.

In Nigeria, Selling Men On Birth Control Is An Uphill Battle

Although various types of contraceptive methods are available in Nigeria, about 20 percent of women say they're not able to access them. Sometimes their husbands stand in the way. GEORGE OSODI/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption

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In Nigeria, Selling Men On Birth Control Is An Uphill Battle

August 9, 2011 • Nigeria's birth rate remain high. Rather than reach out to women, one family planning program is reaching out to men to promote the use of long-term contraception.