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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
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Maternal healthcare and economic challenges in Germany
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Latest: Germany faces maternity clinic closures and maternal financial risks
Germany is experiencing significant shifts in maternal healthcare and the long-term financial stability of mothers. Since reunification, the number of hospitals with maternity wards has decreased by approximately half, w
Advancements in longevity and healthspan research
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Latest: Longevity science shifts focus from lifespan to healthspan
Scientific research into longevity is increasingly focusing on the concept of ‘healthspan’—maximizing the period of functional, healthy life—rather than solely extending total lifespan. Initial developments include the
Shifting disease burden in aging populations
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Latest: Medical advancements show rising cancer rates in youth and improved anti-doping detection
Research conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and the Karolinska Institute indicates a shift in disease patterns among aging populations. Using Swedish registry data from 1987 to 2022, the study