A comprehensive review of IVF add-ons found most lack reliable evidence of effectiveness, offering false hope and financial strain to patients. Only three showed weak evidence of possible benefit.
Jim Penman, CEO of Jim's Group, argues in a new book that declining birthrates are linked to blunted dopamine responses caused by modern distractions like sex, drugs, and social media. He proposes that scientific interventions, including gene editing or drugs, may be necessary to restore brain sensitivity and encourage procreation.
UK birthrates are at a record low, with many young people delaying or forgoing children due to the high cost of raising a family. The government is investing heavily in childcare but is now investigating private equity's role in the sector due to concerns over hidden fees and profit-driven practices.
