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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Why Do Guys Find Periods Awkward to Talk About?

Menstruation has been around since the dawn of humanity. Yet, it's still a hush-hush topic, especially in India. Some cultures celebrate it, but mostly, it's a subject kept behind closed doors. It's seen as a "women's issue, " and even educated Indian men squirm when it comes up in conversation. So

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May 16 2025EDUCATION

Boys as Allies: Changing the Game in Nepal

In Nepal, a unique effort is underway to tackle a serious issue. It is about sexual bullying and gender harassment of girls. This is not just a girls' problem. It involves boys too. The plan? Get boys involved as allies in the fight against this violence. This is not about blaming boys. It is

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

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