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Fertility and GLP-1 Medications

Illustration of a GLP-1 injectable and a woman's uterus representing the relationship to fertility

What to know about weight-loss drugs before trying to conceive Fact checked by Jim Lacy Many women are turning to popular injectable medications, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, to control blood sugar and body weight. But can they help with fertility, too? When an individual or couple struggles to conceive, the challenge can seep into all aspects of […]

Our Top 10 Stories of 2024

  One of the best things about the new year is reviewing our most-read articles from the previous year. This exercise gives us an opportunity to find out what our readers most wanted to read, to remind ourselves of the health events that unfolded, and to review our breadth of coverage and our writers’ talents. […]

Cooking for the Climate

People chop up vegetables in a rainbow of colors, from red tomatoes to green lettuce. Bowls of brown and white seeds also line the cutting board. Cooking for the climate

Food is a central issue in climate change mitigation. Our dietary choices and consumption patterns are critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which greatly impact the food supply chain. Every day our climate tells the tale of extremes — whether it’s the hottest summer on record or a polar vortex sweeping the nation. Humans in […]