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Jan 09 2025LIFESTYLE

When She Earns More: How It Affects a Husband's Happiness

Imagine this: you're a guy, married to a successful woman who makes more money than you. You might think it's all good, but hold on! A recent study says you could be less happy. Scientists in Sweden found that when wives earn more than their husbands, both partners can face mental health issues, esp

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Empowerment Matters: How It Boosts Women's Health and Well-being

For over four decades, empowerment has been a hot topic across various fields. It's all about giving people control over their own lives. Many different models exist, but this paper suggests a simple four-step one. It's about growing as an individual and understanding your surroundings. Think of it

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Violence Against Girls During Conflict: A Look at Kobo Town

Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Law: Why Men Should Embrace Feminism

In South Africa, the constitution has something interesting to say. It's not just about laws, but about values too. It talks about justice and fairness. Now, you might be wondering, what does this have to do with men being feminists? Well, let's break it down. Imagine a country where everyone agree

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Jan 07 2025RELIGION

The Hidden Mothers: A Fresh Look at the Prodigal Son Story

For a long time, the parable of the Prodigal Son has been mostly focused on men like the father and the sons. But what if we look at it differently? Some historians think that the original listeners might have seen two important women in the story: the mother of the Prodigal Son and the mother of th

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Aliens and Migration: Science Fiction's Take on Immigration

Science fiction films have long used aliens to explore real-world topics like immigration. After the Cold War, Hollywood and other countries' films started to reflect more on race, class, and gender in relation to immigration. By looking at movies like Alien Nation, Coneheads, Men in Black, the Star

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Serena Williams' Husband, Alexis Ohanian, Cheers Women's Sports Success

Meet Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. He's not just a tech guy, but a passionate advocate for women's sports. In 2024, female athletes shone brightly, with Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark leading the way. Alexis couldn't help but be thrilled, posting on social media, "

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Why Muscle Size and Health Vary with Diet in Young Adults

Young Japanese adults, both men and women, were studied to see how their daily diet links to the amount of muscle in their trunk and the presence of fat within those muscles. This study focused on people aged 20 to 26. To measure trunk muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI), which shows how m

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Gender and Politics: Views on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp

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