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Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates
A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.
Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates
A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.
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44% Bias Score
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Gel Shows Two-Year Efficacy in Small Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive gel injected into the vas deferens, successfully blocked sperm release for two years in a small trial of 25 men, showing promise as a long-term reversible alternative to vasectomy or condoms, although further trials are needed to confirm efficacy ...
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Gel Shows Two-Year Efficacy in Small Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive gel injected into the vas deferens, successfully blocked sperm release for two years in a small trial of 25 men, showing promise as a long-term reversible alternative to vasectomy or condoms, although further trials are needed to confirm efficacy ...
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64% Bias Score
\"Parenthood Offers Neuroprotection: A New Argument to Combat Spain's Aging Population\"\
A study of nearly 40,000 individuals in the UK Biobank reveals that raising children is associated with increased brain connectivity, offering neuroprotective benefits against age-related decline, potentially influencing policies to address Spain's shrinking population.
\"Parenthood Offers Neuroprotection: A New Argument to Combat Spain's Aging Population\"\
A study of nearly 40,000 individuals in the UK Biobank reveals that raising children is associated with increased brain connectivity, offering neuroprotective benefits against age-related decline, potentially influencing policies to address Spain's shrinking population.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Company's Mandate for Employee Childbearing Sparks Backlash
Facing a declining birthrate, the Chinese Shuntian Chemical Group initially mandated marriage and childbirth for its employees by September 30, 2024, before retracting the order amid public criticism; this follows a similar initiative by a supermarket chain, highlighting governmental efforts to subt...
Chinese Company's Mandate for Employee Childbearing Sparks Backlash
Facing a declining birthrate, the Chinese Shuntian Chemical Group initially mandated marriage and childbirth for its employees by September 30, 2024, before retracting the order amid public criticism; this follows a similar initiative by a supermarket chain, highlighting governmental efforts to subt...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Number of Kenyan Women Opt for Permanent Birth Control
In Kenya, a growing number of women, some with few or no children, are choosing permanent birth control through tubal ligation, reflecting changing societal views on motherhood and reproductive rights, despite facing obstacles like provider resistance.
Rising Number of Kenyan Women Opt for Permanent Birth Control
In Kenya, a growing number of women, some with few or no children, are choosing permanent birth control through tubal ligation, reflecting changing societal views on motherhood and reproductive rights, despite facing obstacles like provider resistance.
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40% Bias Score
Unplanned Pregnancy Creates Crisis in Long-Term Relationship
In December 2020, Valérie unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant, leading to a major conflict with her partner, Matthieu, who initially refused to support the pregnancy due to overwhelming fatigue and resulting in Valérie having a medical abortion.
Unplanned Pregnancy Creates Crisis in Long-Term Relationship
In December 2020, Valérie unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant, leading to a major conflict with her partner, Matthieu, who initially refused to support the pregnancy due to overwhelming fatigue and resulting in Valérie having a medical abortion.
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52% Bias Score
Declining Birth Rates in Affluent Societies: A Growing Discrepancy.
Across growing economies, fewer children are born than expected, even with improved living standards and healthcare; financial concerns, career ambitions, and evolving gender roles contribute, creating a gap between desired and actual family size.
Declining Birth Rates in Affluent Societies: A Growing Discrepancy.
Across growing economies, fewer children are born than expected, even with improved living standards and healthcare; financial concerns, career ambitions, and evolving gender roles contribute, creating a gap between desired and actual family size.
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52% Bias Score
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Shows 24-Month Efficacy in Phase 1 Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive hydrogel implant, successfully blocked sperm release for 24 months in a phase 1 trial of 25 men, with no serious side effects reported; further trials are planned to assess reversibility.
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Shows 24-Month Efficacy in Phase 1 Trial
Contraline's Adam, a non-hormonal male contraceptive hydrogel implant, successfully blocked sperm release for 24 months in a phase 1 trial of 25 men, with no serious side effects reported; further trials are planned to assess reversibility.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Writer's Choice Reflects National Trend of Delayed Motherhood
In Spain, the decision of a 33-year-old writer to forgo biological motherhood reflects broader trends of delayed or forgone motherhood due to career ambitions, economic pressures, and societal expectations, impacting Spain's declining birthrate.
Spanish Writer's Choice Reflects National Trend of Delayed Motherhood
In Spain, the decision of a 33-year-old writer to forgo biological motherhood reflects broader trends of delayed or forgone motherhood due to career ambitions, economic pressures, and societal expectations, impacting Spain's declining birthrate.
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40% Bias Score
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
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52% Bias Score
France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
France's Fertility Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France is experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate, with the number of births in 2024 reaching its lowest point since 1919; this decrease is particularly noticeable in regions like Colomiers, where it has fallen by 31% since 2018, impacting schools and potentially future services.
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44% Bias Score
US Family Planning Access Plummets to 35.7%, Exposing Racial and Economic Disparities
A CDC report reveals that only 35.7% of women of reproductive age in the US received family planning services in 2022-2023, highlighting vast inequities by race and income and the impact of abortion restrictions on access to birth control.
US Family Planning Access Plummets to 35.7%, Exposing Racial and Economic Disparities
A CDC report reveals that only 35.7% of women of reproductive age in the US received family planning services in 2022-2023, highlighting vast inequities by race and income and the impact of abortion restrictions on access to birth control.
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44% Bias Score
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