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Health Issues and Birthrates
NPR reports on a recent study showing many women treated for UTIs didn't have them, instead suffering from hormonally driven inflammation. Additionally, Singapore is implementing policies to stabilize its birthrate, with potential lessons for the U.S.
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NPR
A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.
2026-08-31 09:00 UTC
NPR
Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.
2026-08-31 09:00 UTC
NPR
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
2026-08-31 09:00 UTC