In the Media

Rather than looking for quick fixes to boost the U.S. birth rate, we should be doing more to make parenthood easier for people who already want to have children, says CPC Director Karen Guzzo.

The Hill  |  February 12, 2026

Although not as catastrophic as a hurricane, frequent “sunny-day flooding” in coastal communities is becoming more of an issue as sea-levels continue to rise everywhere, says CPC Fellow Miyuki Hino.

Resources  |  February 10, 2026

CPC Director Karen Guzzo says that uncertainty and economic conditions in the U.S. are likely to drive down the birth rate for 2025.

PBS News  |  February 6, 2026

North Carolina’s population continues to grow, leading the nation in domestic migration.

The Daily Tar Heel  |  February 6, 2026

Increase in number of adults age 25 with a bachelor’s degree or higher a result of “educated people moving in and also homegrown talent development,” says Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar.

WUNC  |  January 30, 2026

Monetary incentives won’t be enough to reverse China’s record low birth rate, says CPC Fellow Yong Cai.

Christian Science Monitor  |  January 26, 2026

Long-term support for working mothers and early childhood education are just as important as encouraging people to have more babies to increase the U.S. birth rate, says CPC Director Karen Guzzo.

NBC News  |  January 21, 2026

Stronger social ties at a younger age are linked to lower risk of long-term health problems later on in life.

PsyBlog  |  January 21, 2026

Measles doesn’t change genetically as often as the flu, which makes case tracking more difficult, says CPC Fellow Justin Lessler.

WCNC  |  January 20, 2026

Unpredictability is felt especially by young adults, who weigh a significant number of risks when deciding to have kids, CPC Director Karen Guzzo says.

Newsweek  |  January 18, 2026