Patiala, Aug. 4 -- A study conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala, has found a direct link between rising infertility rates and a combination of lifestyle habits, environmental exposures, and genetic factors.

The study, titled "Association of environmental factors and gene polymorphism with infertility in couples of reproductive age", conducted by Mandeep Kaur under the supervision of Rajinder Kaur from the department of human genetics, Punjabi University, and co-guided by Preeti Kheterpal from Central University, Bathinda, highlights how poor dietary patterns, lack of physical activity, and exposure to heavy metals are significantly increasing infertility risk among couples of reproductive ages.

"The research identified several risk ...