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After having had your first child, you may think that conceiving the next child will happen as easily.  But in some cases, this may not be true. Secondary infertility occurs when you are not able to conceive or carry a baby…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of the endocrine system in women. It can lead to an imbalance in hormones which, in turn, may have implications on the metabolic, reproductive and psychological systems.  Why is it sometimes difficult to…

Cigarette smoking has been associated with many health risks impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health.  While there are 600 ingredients that can be used in cigarettes, when burned, they produce over 7,000 chemical compounds of which at least 69 are carcinogenic1. …