A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

Before Chloe Roberts was prescribed medication for morning sickness, she questioned her physical ability to carry her baby to ...

Janell Green Smith, 31, was determined to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care. Her family hopes her legacy will prompt change. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Janell Green Smith had attended hundreds ...

A group of women in Delaware County formed a giving circle called Women Giving Together in 2011. The group has grown from eight members to over 60, granting more than $830,000 to local nonprofits.

Ruby is on her own in a stall as she prepares for her baby's birth. But zoo staff are keeping a close eye on the new mom.

After years of involvement as a parent in the Olentangy Local Schools' district, Sue Mahler still wanted a way to give back to Delaware County as her kids graduated. She and seven of her friends ...

Jen Hamilton hopes that the information "goes far and wide," despite warning that some hospitals might not want her to share it Kayla Grant is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

A female Asian elephant calf was born Feb. 2 to mother Nhi Linh and father Spike at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...

Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for ...

Warhammer 40,000 is a beloved sci-fi franchise that, unlike other space drama IPs like Star Wars and Star Trek, looks at the concept of hope and laughs. Tragic and "grimdark" before this term was cool ...

Just a week after a giraffe gave birth, Utah's Hogle Zoo announced it's gorilla is expecting a newborn ...