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Parents welcome 14-pound baby, the largest on record since 2010: 'Everybody was making bets'

November 7, 2023

Parents welcome 14-pound baby, the largest on record since 2010: 'Everybody was making bets'

Brittany and Chance Ayres from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, have welcomed a 14-pound baby, Sonny, to their family — much to the amazement of the hospital team.

What is a pro-natalist? Elon Musk’s warnings to humanity underpin a growing movement among tech billionaires

November 5, 2023

What is a pro-natalist? Elon Musk’s warnings to humanity underpin a growing movement among tech billionaires

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's pro-natalist viewpoints and concerns about declining birth rates underscore a growing trend among Silicon Valley tech billionaires.

Gynecologist sued for using his sperm to get patient pregnant in fertility procedure 34 years ago

October 31, 2023

Gynecologist sued for using his sperm to get patient pregnant in fertility procedure 34 years ago

Former doctor David R. Claypool, now 81, is facing a civil lawsuit from Idaho mother Sharon Hayes after allegedly using his own sperm for artificial insemination without her knowledge.

Gen Z wants less sex in movies and television; experts say technology and delayed adulthood could be why

October 30, 2023

Gen Z wants less sex in movies and television; experts say technology and delayed adulthood could be why

Experts say that delayed adulthood and an overconsumption of online media may be behind why Gen Z teens and young adults are asking for less sex scenes.

Is it menopause? 6 hidden symptoms women should know about now

October 24, 2023

Is it menopause? 6 hidden symptoms women should know about now

Only 1% of women are aware of some key signs of menopause, according to Jamie Winn, a South Carolina pharmacist. He revealed six of the hidden symptoms.

Powdered milk ‘formulas’ for toddlers are lacking in nutrients, warns American Academy of Pediatrics

October 22, 2023

Powdered milk ‘formulas’ for toddlers are lacking in nutrients, warns American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning that powdered milk "formulas" for older babies and toddlers do not offer nutritional benefits and are unnecessary.

Here's how this rule to protect pregnant workers will actually hurt women

October 18, 2023

Here's how this rule to protect pregnant workers will actually hurt women

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is supposed to secure women's equal place in the workforce, but may be a Trojan horse to force employers to accommodate far more than pregnant women.

Rams coach Sean McVay could miss Sunday's game with wife expected to give birth 'any day now'

October 13, 2023

Rams coach Sean McVay could miss Sunday's game with wife expected to give birth 'any day now'

Sean McVay may miss the Los Angeles Rams' game against the division rival Arizona Cardinals Sunday because his wife is expected to give birth "any day now."

Abortion on demand: These 6 states allow women to get pregnancy-ending drugs by phone or online

October 10, 2023

Abortion on demand: These 6 states allow women to get pregnancy-ending drugs by phone or online

Last week, California became the sixth state to make it legal for health care providers to offer abortion via telehealth. An OB/GYN weighed in about the potential risks.

How a law meant to protect pregnant women could hurt their chances of being hired

October 8, 2023

How a law meant to protect pregnant women could hurt their chances of being hired

A new law that forces employers to make special accommodations for pregnant workers will have "serious consequences" for women, said a Cato Institute policy expert.