The Don Sphynx, also known as the Donskoy or Russian Naked Cat, is a fascinating and unique breed of cat that stands out for its hairless appearance and affectionate character. Originally from Russia, ...

All cats are unique in their own way, but some cats are more unique than others. If you don’t believe me, just take one look at cats with genetic mutations and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking ...

Following the Health and Social Care Statistical Outputs consultation commissioned by the Health and Social Care Statistics Leadership Forum, we are improving some of our statistical products, so they ...

Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, is a major public health concern. It affects about 10% of all newborns globally and is the main cause of infant death and morbidity.

On Savitribai Phule’s 194th birth anniversary on Friday (January 3), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X paid tribute to India’s first woman teacher. “She is a beacon of women’s empowerment and a ...

The Arizona Humane Society just welcomed its first litter of puppies born in 2025. The Phoenix-based animal rescue announced on Thursday the first puppies to arrive in the new year were five ...

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Cats love bags. Paper, plastic—it doesn't matter. The noisier, the better. The reason why remains a mystery, but if you lay one out, I'll bet your cat will find their way inside of it before you get ...

In the debate over how many immigrants Canada should admit, we need to remember one stark truth: this country has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. Canada’s fertility rate fell to 1.26 ...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who became infamous due to her role in the killing of her abusive mother, has given birth to her first child. Blanchard’s boyfriend Ken Urker shared an image of the new mom ...

Andi Dorfman is speaking up for new mothers. The "Bachelorette" star, 37, welcomed her first child, a daughter she named Harper, nine days ago. On Saturday, she took to social media to share that ...

Nations are more focused than ever on declining populations. Women, along with gender and sexual minorities, will see their rights come under fire. History tells us that all freedoms are conditional.