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Q&A on panic headlines
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Emily Oster explains the viral claim about Denmark banning sleep training, what actually happened with the Denmark sleep training study debate, and what the evidence says about cry-it-out methods.
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You’re asking the wrong question. (But no.)
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Emily Oster examines red meat and health, breaking down the data on red meat, saturated fat, heart disease, and mortality — and explains why the evidence suggests red meat likely has little meaningful impact on your health.
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Q&A on IVF
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Breonna Slocum explains egg retrieval during IVF, including how the procedure works, what happens during surgery, risks involved, and what to expect from egg retrieval in fertility treatment.
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Q&A on options
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Breonna Slocum explains the differences between natural IVF cycles and medicated IVF cycles, including how embryo transfer timing works, risks, benefits, and which ivf cycles may be best for fertility treatment.
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The hormones they test, and whether they’re even necessary
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Gillian Goddard explains what at-home fertility testing kits actually measure, whether testing fertility at home provides useful information, and when it’s better to see a doctor instead.
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And is there anything you can do to reduce your exposure?
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Gillian Goddard explains what endocrine disrupting chemicals are, how these hormone-disrupting chemicals may affect the body, where exposure happens, and whether you can realistically reduce your risk.
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Q&A on fertility testing
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Can high testosterone affect fertility? Learn how elevated free testosterone relates to PCOS, ovulation, and your chances of conceiving after six months of trying.
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An update about the state of outbreaks in the U.S.
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An update about the state of outbreaks in the U.S.
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Addressing panic headlines and deciding on an approach
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Emily Oster examines why fear around sleep training keeps resurfacing, what the data actually shows, and whether Denmark really banned it — plus how parents can decide what works for their family.
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What to consider about nanny vs. day care
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Emily Oster explains how to decide about child care, comparing nanny vs. day care options, what the data says about child outcomes, and how to choose a child care arrangement that fits your family.
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Q&A on interventions
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Routine cervical checks are common late in pregnancy, but are they necessary? Emily Oster explains the evidence on risks, benefits, and whether declining cervical exams before labor makes sense.
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How pregnancy hormones affect blood sugar
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Gillian Goddard explains gestational diabetes, how pregnancy hormones affect blood sugar, how GDM is diagnosed and treated, and what the data says about risks during and after pregnancy.
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Q&A on sleepless nights
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Emily Oster explains why insomnia is so common during pregnancy, what’s driving sleepless nights, and which treatments — from CBT-I to sleep aids — actually help.
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Q&A on radiation
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Emily Oster answers whether it’s safe to get an X-ray while pregnant, explaining radiation levels, fetal risk thresholds, and when imaging during pregnancy is medically appropriate.
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Q&A on STDs
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Meggie Smith explains how chlamydia can affect fertility, breaking down the risks of fallopian tube damage, pelvic inflammatory disease, and why early testing and treatment matter.
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Q&A on BMI
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Emily Oster explores the data on weight loss while trying to conceive, explaining how BMI, metabolic health, ovulation, and conditions like PCOS actually affect fertility.
