Hearing loss is more than just a physical challenge. It's a social issue that often gets overlooked. People's attitudes and prejudices can make life tougher for those with hearing difficulties. This is what we call stigma. It's a set of unfair beliefs that society holds about certain conditions or p
Nicotine, a key component in cigarettes, has been linked to abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). This condition is more common in smokers, and surprisingly, women might face a higher risk than men. Researchers wanted to understand how nicotine affects AAAs in both males and females. They used mice to
The world of sports and entertainment recently witnessed a significant moment. Billie Jean King, a tennis legend, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This honor marked a first for a woman in the new sports entertainment category. The ceremony took place near the famous intersection of Hol
Maine is in a tough spot. The state is taking legal action against the federal government. The issue? Money for feeding kids and disabled adults is being held back. This is all because of a disagreement over transgender girls in high school sports. The state's top legal official filed a lawsuit. Th
A female fencer made headlines when she refused to compete against a transgender opponent. Stephanie Turner took a stand by kneeling during a match, protesting against facing Redmond Sullivan. Her actions led to a black card, the harshest penalty in the sport, resulting in immediate disqualification
Two big government groups are teaming up to enforce new rules about transgender athletes. The Justice Department and the Department of Education are creating a special team. This team will focus on making sure that transgender women don't compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms. The reaso
The way faces are perceived can shift after gender surgery. This change is often studied by looking at the entire face. However, breaking down the face into three parts might reveal more about how these surgeries work. The upper, middle, and lower sections of the face were examined to see if they af
In Canada, three cities were studied to understand how women who face gender-based violence (GBV) interact with health and social services. These services are often scattered and hard to access. This makes it tough for women to get the help they need when they need it. GBV is a major public healt
In Kenya, young women face a big challenge. They make up a quarter of all new HIV cases each year among those over 15. This is a huge problem, especially since there is a powerful tool to prevent HIV: PrEP. PrEP is a medicine that, when taken correctly, can greatly lower the risk of getting HIV. How
How do men end up buying into sexist views online? It is a question that has puzzled many. Two studies looked into this. They wanted to understand how a man's sense of identity can lead him to embrace misogynistic beliefs. These beliefs are at the heart of the manosphere. The manosphere is a ne
