Today’s Solutions: August 15, 2026

Sperm quality in dogs has fallen rapidly over the past three decades, researchers have found, in a study which could explain the purported decline in human fertility. The findings have highlighted a potential link between environmental contaminants and fertility – after scientists discovered chemicals which had a detrimental effect on sperm function in some commercially available pet foods. Researchers at the University of Nottingham believe that the study could help explain the reported significant decline…

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