The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen to lowest rate since records began in 1939

Parents of two-year-olds are now entitled to 15 hours of free childcare in next stage of major reform

Study by IIT Madras shows rise in C-sections in India, with private hospitals and older women at higher risk.

We don’t take euthanasia lightly; we’re just grateful to have the option, says Dutch writer and journalist Renate van der Zee

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Letters: Readers, including clinical psychologists and midwives, respond to an article about Norah Bassett, who was hours old when she died, following multiple failings in her care

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

King Charles and Princess Kate are reportedly "closer than ever" after their time in hospital together

Citizen-led commission suggests deaths may have been avoided if transfers to hospital were allowed