Handball researchers have long studied how birthdate affects talent selection. Over the past 30 years, the focus has vastly increased, but stability and variability of these 'relative age effects' (RAEs) are still murky. A recent German study aimed to clear this up. First, the study looked at how s
Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many
You might not think that climate change and suicide are connected, but scientists are finding some troubling links. As our planet heats up, we're seeing more extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms, and droughts. These environmental changes can really mess with people's mental health, leading
Ever wondered how your parents' job issues might affect you? Swedish researchers explored this, finding that it's not just about job loss, but also who's facing it. When dads deal with job insecurity, teens tend to feel the heat more. But if it's moms facing the storm, teens seem to handle it better
Let's talk about something important: gender disparity among trainee surgeons. This isn't just about who gets to operate; it's about how biases in the operating room affect who gets the chance to learn and grow. When we look at the numbers, it's clear that there's a gap between men and women when it
Colorectal cancer, also known as CRC, has become a significant health issue in China, with men and women experiencing it differently. This study explored how CRC cases, both new and existing, have changed from 1990 to 2021. It also looked at how many people died from CRC during this time. The study
A recent study by the New York Times and Ipsos shows that a large majority of Americans don't think transgender athletes, who were born male but identify as female, should compete in women's sports. Among the 2, 128 people surveyed, 79% said they shouldn't be allowed. Democrats, known for their prog
Have you ever wondered if women need more sleep than men? Well, it's a topic that's been buzzing online, with some saying it's because women's brains work faster. But let's dive into what science actually says. Research shows that women do sleep slightly more than men, but it's not a huge differenc
In 2019, the World Health Organization came up with a new way to check how well older people are doing, called the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework. This study in Taiwan wanted to find out if there are differences in how men and women over 65 are doing health-wise. Can you guess wh
Think about this: healthcare workers in Kenya are now calling more shots. In October 2023, a new law gave local health centers more control. But does this actually help patients? Or is it just creating a stir? This study is digging deep to find out. It's looking at how different people feel about th
