In Pakistan, sleep paralysis isn't just a medical issue, it's a cultural and religious experience. Researchers decided to dive deep into this phenomenon by studying university students who've been through it. They wanted to understand how culture, religion, and gender shape these experiences. What t
President Trump's first week back in office has been a flurry of activity, with a series of executive orders and proclamations that aim to reshape the country quickly. He's been true to his word, taking swift action on issues he promised to tackle during his campaign. One of the most notable change
Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo
Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-
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
