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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Less is more: fertility in numbers

Families across the world are having fewer children, particularly as more choose to be childfree.

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Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays. This reflects the deep religious influence on Malaysia’s public discourse.

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Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Increased gender equality has empowered more Icelandic women to choose to remain childfree but it hasn’t dampened societal expectations they will procreate.

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Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The language used around having children or not shapes societal views, highlighting the need for inclusive terms to respect all reproductive choices.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

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The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.

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Living long but dying alone in Singapore

Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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Lonely in Malaysia? Relationships and support matter

A significant proportion of Malaysians over 40 are lonely. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk of loneliness.

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How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Malaysia’s move to amend citizenship laws marks progress for gender equality, but the non-retrospective nature raises concerns.

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Less is more: fertility in numbers

Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Governments want babies, but people want choices

The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Living long but dying alone in Singapore

How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

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