Oluyemisi Famuyiwa

2 months ago | kevinmd.com | Gene Uzawa Dorio |Akshat Jain |Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Jeffry A. Peters

We move into every new year carrying beliefs from previous years. Scientific confusion and unresolved questions can sometimes cause society and families to become intellectually and emotionally divided. Centuries ago, we thought the Earth was flat and the center of the universe, and we feared that sailing exploration would send us over the edge of a cliff.

Jan 12, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Pat Rich |Natalie Enyedi |John Corsino

At-home hormone testing kits have surged in popularity, offering individuals unprecedented access to tools they believe will help them understand their bodies. Marketed as convenient, empowering solutions to monitor fertility and general hormone health, these tests may seem like a valuable resource at first glance. However, the reality is far more complex. In many cases, these kits create confusion, unnecessary stress, and even lead to harmful interventions.

Dec 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna

The growing concernIn the age of marijuana legalization, a troubling health concern is emerging—its impact on fertility. While cannabis enjoys increased social acceptance, its unintended consequences on reproductive health are often overlooked. Daily marijuana use now surpasses high-frequency alcohol consumption, marking a cultural shift that demands urgent attention. Yet, despite accumulating evidence, why does it feel like no one is listening?

Dec 3, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa

Sep 19, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Ian Chan |Philip A. Masters |Arthur Lazarus

Epigenetics has revolutionized our understanding of how lifestyle factors—such as diet, stress, exercise, and environmental exposures—affect fertility. Unlike genetic mutations, which change the DNA sequence, epigenetic changes modify how genes are expressed without altering the DNA itself. These changes occur through mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modifications, and they play a critical role in fertility.