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Smart ring maker Oura just launched a feature that helps people see how hormonal birth control affects their body's rhythms. Starting May 6th, users can track how over 20 types of contraception influence their temperature, sleep, and recovery patterns.
Three new male birth control options could hit the market within years, and men around the world are flooding researchers with requests to join clinical trials. After decades of relying solely on condoms and vasectomies, demand is surging as men seek ways to share reproductive responsibility.
Thailand just administered contraceptive vaccines to wild elephants for the first time, offering a compassionate solution to prevent human-wildlife conflict. The seven-year birth control shot helps manage growing elephant populations while keeping these endangered animals safe and healthy.
A WHO-approved contraceptive breakthrough is helping Nigeria meet its family planning goals. Women can now access an affordable, self-administered birth control shot that puts reproductive health in their own hands.
Game designers created What's My Method?, a digital game that helps young people choose birth control by guiding characters through realistic scenarios. Early research shows games like these make patients 40% more likely to make informed health decisions.
A six-year study shows researchers can safely stop and restart sperm production without hormones or lasting harm. Treated mice regained full fertility and had healthy offspring.
After years of steep population drops, Japan's birth rate decline has slowed dramatically. Even better, births among women in their thirties are actually rising for the first time in years.
When a woman gave birth mid-descent into JFK Airport, the air traffic controller had one request: name the baby Kennedy. The heartwarming radio exchange shows the human side of people running our busiest airspaces.
A culturally focused health program in Australia is helping Indigenous mothers give birth to healthier babies through personalized support and care. The Birthing on Country initiative keeps families together and communities strong during one of life's most important moments.
A massive US study tracking over 11 million births across two decades finds no link between fluoridated drinking water and birth weight, putting to rest safety concerns for pregnant women. The research offers reassurance about one of America's most widespread public health practices.
Scientists at Cornell University have successfully tested a safe, reversible male contraceptive in mice that completely stops sperm production without hormones. After treatment ended, fertility returned fully and the mice produced healthy offspring.
A viral video showed a father-to-be sitting and drinking water while his partner gave birth, sparking outrage online. A labor and delivery nurse explained why this moment actually showed he was a caring partner, not a careless one.
A historic English market is fighting pigeon overpopulation with contraceptive-laced birdseed, following European cities that cut their flocks by up to 66%. The humane approach offers hope for cities worldwide struggling with similar challenges.
South Australian pregnant women will get free omega-3 blood tests starting June 1, a world-first program that could prevent early births for one in six mothers. Twenty years of research proved low omega-3 levels directly increase preterm birth risk.
Gaming giant Valve just gave fans the gift of creativity by releasing free design files for its popular Steam Controller. Now anyone with a 3D printer can make custom accessories for the sold-out gamepad.
Tasmania is strengthening its family violence laws with reforms that extend reporting periods for coercive control, clarify strangulation offenses, and introduce a groundbreaking levy that makes offenders pay compensation directly to survivors.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
Researchers captured the first detailed footage of a sperm whale birth and discovered something remarkable: 11 whales worked together to help deliver and support the newborn, including half who weren't even related to the mother. This rare glimpse into whale society suggests humans aren't the only species where mothers receive help during childbirth.
For thousands of years, women gave birth upright—until 300 years ago when French physicians convinced them to lie down. Now research proves upright positions reduce caesareans, pain, and labour time.
Health workers in Uganda's Ibanda District just gained crucial skills to catch birth defects right after delivery, a change that could save hundreds of babies' lives. Early detection means simpler treatments and better outcomes for newborns facing conditions that become dangerous when missed.
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