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Birth rates are declining in most of the world—here's why it really matters
Birth rates are declining in most of the world—here's why it really matters Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Birth rates have been declining worldwide since the peak of the post-Second World War baby boom. Birth rates have now reached below replacement in most of the world, including Australia. Put simply, populations on average aren't replacing themselves.
Warning over home births, vaccine refusal after unregistered baby case in Hong Kong
Warning over home births, vaccine refusal after unregistered baby case in Hong Kong Doctor says unassisted home births carry extremely high risks, following arrest of baby Danny’s parents over refusal to provide DNA test Unassisted home births and vaccine refusal put mothers and newborns at life-threatening risks, a Hong Kong doctor and a children’s rights group have said, stressing that parental choice must not come at the expense of an infant’s well-being. Their warnings followed the...
South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth
South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth June 8 : South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu missed the birth of his daughter this month due to his World Cup preparations, but the 35-year-old says he is determined to compensate for his absence with performances on the pitch. Kim, who is set for his fourth World Cup appearance, acknowledged the emotional cost of being away from his family. "I am really sorry that I couldn't be with my wife for the birth, and I...
Birth rate in US is falling, and a new research paper links it to iPhones
A new research paper is offering an unusual explanation for part of the decline in US birth rates: the iPhone. Researchers found that the spread of Apple's smartphone may have played a significant role in reducing fertility rates, especially among teenagers and young adults. The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), examined how the rollout of the iPhone after its 2007 launch affected birth rates across different parts of the United States.
Hidden victims: Air pollution may harm babies before birth
New Delhi: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may do far more than affect a mother's health. A new study by researchers at AIIMS Delhi has found that fine particulate matter in polluted air can damage the placenta, restrict fetal growth, increase the risk of low birth weight and pregnancy complications, and may even affect a child's development after birth. Published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, the study examined how urban particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) affects pregnancy through...
From hybrids to 'virgin birth,' stick insects reveal stepwise loss of sex
From hybrids to 'virgin birth,' stick insects reveal stepwise loss of sex Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor The evolution of sex remains one of biology's greatest puzzles. While sexual reproduction dominates across the animal kingdom, scientists still debate why it persists despite its high costs. Even more mysterious is the loss of sex in favor of asexual reproduction whereby females give birth to copies of themselves without any contribution from males.
Hong Kong parents who refuse DNA test for child’s birth registration arrested
Hong Kong parents who refuse DNA test for child’s birth registration arrested Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records Hong Kong authorities have arrested the parents of a baby without legal identity after they continued to refuse a DNA test for the infant’s birth registration on privacy grounds. The arrest on Tuesday followed an intervention by the city’s welfare minister, who said authorities had...
Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout
Mother demands overhaul of maternity care after settling case over birth at Queen’s hospital in Romford in 2019The family of a girl left brain-damaged at birth have agreed to accept £28m in damages after the NHS trust involved admitted that its mistakes led to the tragedy. Barking, Havering and Redbridge university hospitals NHS trust failed to monitor the baby’s heart rate while her mother was in labour or ask an obstetrician to review the case, either of which might have led to the girl...
Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout
Mother demands overhaul of maternity care after settling case over birth at Queen’s hospital in Romford in 2019The family of a girl left brain-damaged at birth have agreed to accept £28m in damages after the NHS trust involved admitted that its mistakes led to the tragedy. Barking, Havering and Redbridge university hospitals NHS trust failed to monitor the baby’s heart rate while her mother was in labour or ask an obstetrician to review the case, either of which might have led to the girl...