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marketwatch.comMidsize Cities Maintain Population Growth as U.S. Overall Rate Declines
New census estimates show the nation's largest cities experienced the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year. The changes come as immigration levels declined and birthrates fell across the country. Midsize cities held relatively steady during the period.
WiredAdministration Officials Discuss Fertility Rates and IVF Coverage at Maternal Health Event
Officials at a maternal health care event addressed declining fertility rates in the United States and announced a proposal for employers to offer coverage for in-vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited s…
opindia.comU.S. Fertility Rate Declines to 1.6 Births per Woman in 2025
The CDC reported the total U.S. fertility rate dropped 1 percent from 2024 and stands 23 percent below its 2007 level. The rate remains well under the 2.1 births per woman required for population stability. A rising share of younger Americans say they do not want children.
upi.comTrump Administration Launches Moms.gov Website to Support Maternal Health and Fertility
The administration launched Moms.gov on May 11, 2026, as a centralized resource for new and expectant mothers. The site provides information on in vitro fertilization, prenatal and postnatal care, nutrition and links to discounted fertility medications. Officials also announced a…
thecanary.coUK Butterfly Monitoring Reveals 33 Declines and 25 Increases Among 59 Species Over 50 Years
The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme reports that 33 of 59 butterfly species have declined since 1976, with some populations falling by nearly 90 percent. More than half of species have seen numbers decrease over five decades, despite growth in 25 species. Data from over 44 million…
Författare var Leslie Root m fl, se länk / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.5)U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low of 53.1 in 2025
The U.S. fertility rate declined to 53.1 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age in 2025, marking another record low after two decades of decreases. Total births numbered 3,606,400, a 1% drop from 2024. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics show declines among te…