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Do you want to have kids?
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (67+ words) dw. com There are plenty of reasons NOT to have kids. But a new paper suggests having them may be the only way to protect gender equality over the long term. The science stories that will actually change your day…...
PFAS: Mothers fight against forever chemicals
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (94+ words) DW. com PFAS: Mothers fight against forever chemicals From pollution to progress: Tackling PFAS across continents Landscaping a greener world " making life better for all Contaminated and scarce: The growing fight for clean water More on Nature and Environment from…...
The uterus: From pear to powerhouse
2+ week, 5+ day ago (169+ words) DW. com The uterus: From pear to powerhouse The uterus works behind the scenes as one of the body's most impressive organs, adapting, and preparing for a possible pregnancy every month. Think it's 'just' a womb? Think again! In addition…...
Born premature " Overcoming a difficult start in life
2+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) DW. com Born premature " Overcoming a difficult start in life With preterm births, the babies' organs and bodily functions are not yet fully developed. These babies must undergo these growth stages outside the safety of the womb. A birth before…...
Germany's birth rate reached lowest level on record in 2025
4+ week, 1+ day ago (241+ words) As the number of women of childbearing age declines in Germany, birth rates are projected to continue falling. The German Family Association says family-unfriendly structural policies are to blame. Last year marked'the fourth consecutive year of decline in the birth…...
Could egg donation become legal in Germany?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) DW. com Could egg donation become legal in Germany? One in six couples in Germany is unable to have children. That can take a great psychological toll on people who want to start a family. For many women egg donations…...
Where's my father? Sperm donors in Europe
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (492+ words) DW. com Where's my father? Sperm donors in Europe Hanna got pregnant while without a partner " through a sperm donor. That's not only allowed in Sweden: the government sponsors it. She became pregnant on her fifth attempt. Other European countries…...
C-sections, complications, and postpartum depression
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) dw. com C-sections, complications, and postpartum depression Many women feel stressed and anxious during pregnancy, childbirth, and as new mothers. Around the world, C-section rates are rising, often without a clear medical need. While these surgeries can be lifesaving, they…...
Male infertility " is environment playing a role?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) DW. com Male infertility " is environment playing a role? In the past 50 years, sperm counts in men worldwide have fallen by roughly 50%. Environmental factors may be playing an important role in this process. A new Swiss study indicates that sperm…...