The causes of infertility are many and yet doctors sometimes can’t explain why couples have trouble conceiving. Scientists have uncovered yet another way our bodies can trip up fertilization. In a ...

The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...

A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug is a ...

The causes of infertility are many and yet doctors sometimes can't explain why couples have trouble conceiving. Scientists have uncovered yet another way our bodies can trip up fertilization.