Fertility crisis threatens Japan’s economy
Low fertility rates and an ageing population are an unwelcome combination threatening Japan’s economic future
Understanding Fertility 2018
One in six couples have difficulty conceiving, yet the majority of women are more reluctant to talk about fertility than sexually transmitted diseases or mental health. The Understanding Fertility special report, published in The Times, sheds light on the taboo topic that affects the lives of so many, from IVF tourism and technological breakthroughs to the stigma surrounding male infertility. Also featured is an infographic on fertility firsts, comment on the problems low fertility rates paired with an ageing population are causing Japan and the devastating emotional impact faced by couples struggling to conceive
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Fertility tourism: UK couples go abroad for IVF
Access to NHS fertility services can be a postcode lottery, resulting in couples travelling abroad for treatment
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‘Is it negligence or ignorance that fertility is seen as a female problem?’
Thirty thousand years ago unknown artists chose to carve exquisite ovals each with an inner cleft on the walls of a cave in La Ferrassie, France
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Can technology get you pregnant?
Smart technology, including apps and wearable devices, can now aid women to monitor their fertility
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Making a happy family
Having a family is not always as easy as it seems. Every sixth couple has fertility issues and has to undergo an artificial fertility treatment to be able to conceive a healthy child
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IVF ‘breakthrough’ treatment
Pioneering use of the first oral medication of its kind in IVF treatment is showing remarkable trial results
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A contraceptive app that can map fertility
Technology is transforming every aspect of modern life for women – and health is no exception
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Rebirth of a company for women’s wellbeing
In an information-rich society, with women keen to make informed decisions about their general and reproductive health, an innovative healthcare company is garnering attention with its commitment to exclusively support women’s health and wellbeing
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Celebrating 350 years of dedicated service
With a long history of achievement, Merck is striving to help provide the best outcomes for couples hoping to have a family
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How flash freezing is revolutionising fertility treatment
The flash-freezing technique of vitrification is rapidly proving a revolution in assisted reproduction
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Next generation of clinical fertility software
Despite more couples in the UK undergoing IVF treatment than ever before, the overall success rate across the key age groups has remained constant at around 25 per cent for the last decade at a cost to the NHS in excess of £60.4million every year, according to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)
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Understanding Pensions 2021
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute
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Sustainable Investing 2021
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
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Digital Identity 2021
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
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Intellectual Property 2021
Our Intellectual Property report, published in The Times, explores topics on vaccine protection, TikTok copyright law, green technology, and more. The featured infographic looks at the global IP landscape and how certain countries are protecting their innovations from competitors.