Cancer is a scary thing, and it's the leading cause of death worldwide. Even though we've made great strides in treating it, people still look down on it in many places. Surprisingly, there isn't much research about how women in Nepal view cancer. This study wanted to find out if they had negative f
Think back to when Barack Obama was elected as our first Black president. My 8-year-old daughter asked me then, "Why haven't we ever had a woman president? " Fast forward to today, and at 23, she's still asking the same question. With Vice President Kamala Harris losing the recent presidential elect
In the late 1920s, American writer William Seabrook teamed up with famed photographer Man Ray to create some unusual photos. One set featured Seabrook pretending to have S/M interactions with Lee Miller. Another set was like living paintings of Seabrook's strange fantasies. There were also portraits
You might be familiar with sevoflurane as an anesthetic. But how does it affect the female reproductive system over time? A study on rats revealed some worrying findings. Researchers divided 60 female rats into four groups and exposed them to different levels of sevoflurane: 0 ppm, 50 ppm, 150 ppm,
In the sprawling universe of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, every Joestar has their own fan following. But one character who often gets overlooked is Jolyne Cujoh from Stone Ocean. She starts as a troubled teen, wrongly accused and locked up. Despite all odds, Jolyne grows into a powerful heroine. Her jo
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, mental health has become a global concern, especially for vulnerable groups like female entertainment workers (FEWs) in Cambodia. These women, already dealing with pre-existing inequalities, faced even tougher times as their livelihoods took a hit. T
Did you know that simple bouncing on a trampoline can make a big difference? For females with extra weight, maintaining balance and sharp thinking can be tough. But a recent study showed that rebound exercise, like trampolining, can help improve both. This study was done at Evangel University i
Maximum oxygen consumption, or VO2max, is like a superhero's fitness score for your cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle systems. It's a big deal because it helps predict sickness and even serious health issues. But testing it directly can be tricky, and using international formulas might not giv
Lawmakers in Congress are trying to agree on a bill to help communities hit by disasters. Both sides want to replenish disaster funds, but they can't agree on everything else. House Republican Tom Cole from Oklahoma says they need a strong package, but he's not sure about all the extra programs the
Neurosurgery has always been a tough field to crack, but it seems like women are facing an extra challenge. Despite strides in gender equality across medicine, neurosurgery is playing catch-up. Let's zoom in on pediatric neurosurgery, often seen as the most welcoming for women. How has the gender ga
