Believe it or not: It’s longer than you think. Believe it or not: It’s longer than you think. Credit...Getty Images Supported by By Krysten Chambrot That carton of eggs has been sitting in the fridge ...

The number of eggs a woman has decreases throughout her lifetime. People with ovaries have around 1 million to 2 million eggs at birth. That number dips significantly by puberty and continues to ...

A human female is born with all the egg cells she will ever have. The possibility for the development of new oocytes is zero. Given this constraint, it is crucial that these gametes remain healthy and ...

From early morning omelets to lofty layer cakes, eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. They’re the foundation of breakfast staples like scrambled eggs and quiches, but they ...

That carton of eggs has been sitting in the fridge for a while. You check the expiration date, and you’re a few days past. Are they still OK to eat? It’s the stuff of common domestic disagreements, ...