News Archive
October 2005
28/10/05
Fertility gene discovered
Scientists have found the gene responsible for controlling a first key step
in the creation of new life...read
full story
24/10/05
Three sisters make baby
A woman left infertile after cancer treatment has had a baby thanks to her two
sisters...read full story
21/10/05
Fewer baby boys born because
of pollution
High levels of air pollution are reducing the number of boys born and could
be linked to miscarriage...read
full story
18/10/05
Plagiocephaly support group
gets backing for petition
The UK support group for parents of babies with flat head has received backing
for its petition to medical professions...read
full story
14/10/05
Test developed to check 'fertility
clock'
A test is shortly to become available which will allow women to see how many
viable eggs they have remaining...read
full story
12/10/05
Twins born from frozen eggs
A mother has given birth to twin girls who are thought to be the first UK twins
born from frozen eggs...read
full story
10/10/05
Paternity leave to be extended
Government plans to extend paternity leave to six months...read
full story
07/10/05
Egg and sperm donors should
get more money
Sperm and egg donors should be compensated with more money from next year, according
to the HFEA...read full story
05/10/05
Top Christmas toys announced
The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) has announced the Top Toys for Christmas
2005...read full story
03/10/05
Mothers are the best carers
Young children who are looked after by their mothers at home develop better
than those cared for by others...read
full story
