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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.
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.
A California mom welcomed three naturally conceived baby boys weighing a combined 19 pounds, approaching the world record and defying rare odds. The family of four became a family of seven overnight with expert medical care and lots of love.
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.
Scientists in Pakistan discovered a single bacteria that can predict premature birth risk in pregnant women. The breakthrough could help save countless newborns in a country where premature birth is a leading cause of infant death.
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.
Millions of people across Spain are tuning into live webcams to watch Iberian lynx, peregrine falcons, and storks in their natural habitats. What started as a scientific tool has become a beloved form of digital leisure, connecting people with nature without leaving home.
Scientists have discovered massive reserves of naturally occurring hydrogen deep underground that could meet global energy needs for two centuries without producing carbon emissions. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, this "white gold" energy source forms naturally through geological processes and costs nothing to make.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
While Mumbai floods paralyzed the city this week, Kolkata stays protected by 12,500 hectares of wetlands that absorb rainwater, treat sewage, and support thousands of livelihoods. This natural "sponge" proves nature can outperform concrete in the climate crisis.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
An Ananthapur gardener shares a simple three-ingredient natural spray that controls whiteflies, aphids, and thrips without harsh chemicals. The bio-pesticide mix uses beneficial fungi already found in nature.
A viral video showed a father drinking water while his partner gave birth, sparking harsh criticism online. A labor and delivery nurse revealed the truth behind the moment that changed everything.
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.
While Mumbai and other Indian cities struggle with monsoon flooding, Kolkata's massive East Kolkata Wetlands quietly absorb excess rainwater, treat sewage, and protect millions without concrete infrastructure. This 12,500-hectare natural system proves that working with nature can outperform traditional engineering.
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.
A surrogate in Australia gave birth to biologically unrelated twins after naturally conceiving her own baby while carrying another couple's embryo. Both families are raising their biological children separately, with plans to keep the twins connected as they grow up.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries reveals that feeling emotionally bonded with nature consistently improves well-being, regardless of wealth or culture. The research shows this connection works everywhere from Nigeria to Japan.
At 84, Diego Villaseñor—ranked among the world's 100 best living architects—designs homes that celebrate nature as the star. His philosophy: beauty isn't decoration, it's essential to human wellbeing.
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