IVF

As more states outlaw abortion, some define human life as starting at fertilization. Some patients and health care workers worry that this could jeopardize in vitro fertilization treatments.

Florida isn't among the 15 states that require insurance to cover in vitro fertilization. But a Melbourne couple learned that expensive hassles await even for those fortunate enough to have coverage.

Most fertility treatments have been put on hold following recommendations by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, but some specialists and their patients argue they can't afford to wait.

A small study of teens who were conceived via assisted reproductive technology finds a significant number already have hypertension and premature "age-related changes" in their blood vessels.

Spit in a tube. Drop it in the mail.In a few weeks, a genetic counselor calls you up with your results.JScreen is a non-profit public health initiative…

Justine Griffin, a young Sarasota Herald-Tribune reporter, decided to donate her eggs for altruistic reasons, in memory of a friend who died. But once…