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Trump denies saying states could monitor women's pregnancies to enforce anti-abortion laws

Former President Donald Trump attempted to walk back claims that he thinks women's pregnancies might be monitored to see whether they had had an abortion.

Washington Times - Politics - 7 minutes ago

2024 Canada Cup of Diving: Women's 10M Synchro Final

Watch the women's 10m synchro final from the MNP Community and Sport Centre in Calgary at the 2024 Canada Cup of Diving.

CBC News - Sports - 7 minutes ago

Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: China inflict double agony on Indonesia to clinch men's, women's titles

He Bingjiao’s 10-21, 21-15, 21-17 victory against Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo completed a perfect 24-0 match record for hosts China on home soil at the Thomas and Uber Cup finals in Chengdu this week.

First Post - Top Stories - 28 minutes ago

USC women win 4th beach volleyball title in row

Top-ranked USC won its fourth straight beach volleyball championship with a 3-0 sweep over No. 2 UCLA on Sunday.

ESPN - Sports - 1 hour ago

Cricket -- Ireland women miss out on T20 World Cup spot after defeat to Scotland

Laura Delany could not hide her disappointment and dismay in Abu Dhabi as Ireland lost to Scotland by eight wickets in a do-or-die semi-final of the T20 Wo...

Independent.ie - Sports - 3 hours ago

Great Britain women take silver in European final

Great Britain’s women fail to defend their European Gymnastics Championship team title after taking silver in the final.

BBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

GB's men and women reach SVNS Grand Final in Madrid

Great Britain's men and women both qualify for this year's SVNS Grand Final after finishing eighth in Singapore.

BBC News - Sports - 5 hours ago

Ireland miss out on Women's T20 World Cup after heavy defeat to Scotland

Scotland qualify for a first T20 World Cup as Kathryn Bryce stars in eight-wicket rout

Irish Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Manitoba partners with federal government on Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls

Canada and Manitoba are partnering to launch an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing, they announced Friday in Winnipeg, ahead of a national day to mark the crisis.

CBC News - Politics - 6 hours ago

PVL to handle women's national team — PNVF

MANILA, Philippines: THE Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sealed a landmark decision that bestows the Premiere Volleyball League (PVL) the responsibility to select the members, train and manage the women's national team for international competitions starting with the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women that the country is hosting later this month.

Manila Times - Sports - 8 hours ago

Rain? So what. Reign? That's what Northwestern's women's lacrosse team is all about

The weather made the Big Ten championship game anticlimactic, but goal-scoring machine Izzy Scane and the Wildcats won it anyway. That's just what they do — and an NCAA title defense comes next.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Amber Alert issued for baby after 2 women found dead at New Mexico park

The mother of the missing infant, 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres, was identified as one of the women found fatally shot at the park, local police said.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Video - 1:30:00 - Live - 2024 UIPM Pentathlon World Cup: Women's Semifinal A - Sofia - May 4

Watch as the world's top female athletes in pentathlon head to Bulgaria to take part in the semifinals of the recent 2024 UIPM World Cup event.

CBC News - Sports - 14 hours ago

Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments -- Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

CBS News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Alberta government aims to address gaps in women's health care with $26M injection -- Jennifer Lee -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Calgary

The Alberta government says it's taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Women from Wales have to travel to England for abortions -- , -- Women from Wales have to travel to England for abortions

A woman who had to travel from Wales to England for an abortion says the experience was traumatic.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: 'Chronic insult to arteries'

Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac event, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

"Uncharted Territory": Miami Midwife, Women's Clinic React to Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban

As abortion clinics face rising supply costs and office closures, Southern Birth Justice Network plans to ramp up services in South Florida.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gas and propane stoves linked to 50,000 cases of childhood asthma, study finds

Stanford researchers measured real-world exposures to nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves in home kitchens across the U.S.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

England Women's cricket coach using AI to pick team

London: EnglandWomen s cricket coach Jon Lewis revealed Friday he is using artificial intelligence to aid team selection, saying the technology helped...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 2 days ago

Eating one type of fruit regularly could reduce diabetes risk in women, study suggests: 'Incredibly healthy'

A new study found a correlation between avocado consumption and reduced diabetes risk in Mexican adults. Several dietitians weigh in on the fruit's nutritional benefits.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

Decline in cigarette smoking has stalled, study finds

UCL researchers warn consumption has not changed since 2019 despite Government interventions

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

This is a war on women. We must mobilise the resources to prevail

As the number of domestic violence deaths rises, Australian women could be forgiven for feeling like they are under siege. But governments are playing catch up.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Periods are a nightmare in Gaza's crowded, unsanitary camps. Women are using birth control to skip them - Yasmine Hassan - News - World - | May 2

Samah El-Nazli, a mother of four living in a makeshift tent in Rafah, is among millions of Gazans in overcrowded camps struggling to access food, water and sanitation as the war continues. She and others are opting to use birth control to delay their periods rather than scrambling to find costly feminine hygiene products.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Being Angry Even For A Few Minutes Can Increase Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds

Getting angry, even for just a few minutes, can change the functioning of blood vessels, which might make heart attacks and strokes more likely, a new study has found.

NDTV - Science - 2 days ago

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests, but more research needed

Cat cuddles might seem therapeutic, but a study suggests this could have adverse mental health effects down the road. The study researcher and a psychologist weighed in on the findings.

Fox News - Health - 3 days ago

Family celebrates 5 generations of women for second time in its history: 'Quite remarkable'

A woman-led family in England is celebrating a milestone in their lives once again: five living generations of girls. The Jones family members said it's a "remarkable" moment.

Fox News - Weird - 3 days ago

It may be safe for some to wait 15 years for repeat colonoscopy, study suggests

For people with no family history of colon cancer or other risk factors Swedish researchers found that screening every 15 years was still protective.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows -- New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

CBS News - Health - 3 days ago

Hormone replacement therapy is safe to treat menopause: study

It had been thought that hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause increased the risk of breast cancer but new data shows that for some women the benefits outweigh the risks. NBC’s Dr. Narula breaks down who should and who shouldn’t take HRT on TODAY.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Opinion | Women And Politics: Prajwal Revanna Case Raises Uneasy Questions

Parties need to prioritise genuine concerns and respect for women's welfare over political gains and superficial gestures.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

'This has to be somewhere that women feel safe' -- Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Periods are a nightmare in Gaza's crowded, unsanitary camps. Women are using birth control to skip them -- Yasmine Hassan -- News

Samah El-Nazli, a mother of four living in a makeshift tent in Rafah, is among millions of Gazans in overcrowded camps struggling to access food, water and sanitation as the war continues. She and others are opting to use birth control to delay their periods rather than scrambling to find costly feminine hygiene products.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

Biden campaign criticizes Trump over new Florida abortion law -- The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women's lives.

The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women’s lives.

Voice of America - Science - 3 days ago

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to healthcare

The ban has gone into effect, with doctors concerned women in the state will no longer have access to needed healthcare.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Regular mammograms should start at 40 as breast cancer rates rise for younger women, panel says

New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say breast cancer screening should begin at 40 and continue every other year through age 74.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

REPORT: Transgender Athlete to Compete in National Women's Water Polo Championship

A transgender athlete will compete in the national women's water polo championship this weekend at Texas A&M University.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors' lives, study finds: 'Critical issue'

Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.

Fox News - Health - 4 days ago

Perimenopausal women face increased depression risk

Perimenopausal women have a 40% higher risk of depression compared to those without menopausal symptoms, according to research.Perimenopause typically begins three to five years before...

International The News - Health - 4 days ago

Women advised to start mammograms at 40 to detect breast cancer

If you are a woman over 40, you should start getting regular mammograms to detect breast cancer, say health experts in new guidelines.“Among all US women, breast cancer is the second most...

International The News - Health - 5 days ago

Iran's renewed crackdown on women

As Iranian authorities intensify a crackdown on women’s dress codes, a draconian hijab and chastity bill is also currently making its way through the country's parliament and is nearing approval, according to the UN.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

'Potential Serial Killer' Arrested After 2 Women Found Dead: Cops

Carlos Baez Nieves, 24, faces murder charges in the slayings of Fatia Flowers, 41, and Nichole Daniels, 44, whose bodies were found on the side of the road in Orlando.

Inside Edition - Weird - 5 days ago

Study launched to investigate ACL injuries in women's football

London: A groundbreaking project was launched Tuesday in the English Women s Super League to study anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention. Pl...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 5 days ago

Incentives, including cash, helped people raise their step counts, study finds

People who were given incentives to exercise more for a year — including daily feedback and cash rewards — added 1,500 steps to their daily step counts, according to new research

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 5 days ago

'Liquid gold' could bring new hope to multiple sclerosis patients, study suggests: 'Profound benefit'

An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials for improving MS symptoms. Doctors and researchers weighed in.

Fox News - Health - 5 days ago

How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments.

BBC News - Health - 5 days ago

Potential 'serial killer' arrested in Florida after allegedly killing 2 women, dumping bodies

Authorities in Florida arrested a potential "serial killer" who they said admitted to strangling two women to death and dumping their bodies on the side of a road.

Fox News - US News - 5 days ago

Kent County Theatre Guild mixes humor, heart with 'Wild Women of Winedale'

DOVER — Kent County Theatre Guild’s latest production “The Wild Women of Winedale” is out to prove that it’s never too late to clear the clutter. This funny and …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

United States, Mexico end joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup, opt instead for 2031 push

With FIFA likely to prioritize development of the women’s game, Brazil is the front-runner to host a tournament that has never been staged in South America.

Boston Globe - Sports - 5 days ago

Study Suggests 'Chronic Wasting Disease' May Jump From Deer to Humans

A new study suggests chronic wasting disease, which is devastating deer populations, may have caused rare brain disease in two hunters who died after eating deer that may have been infected.

Inside Edition - Health - 6 days ago

3 women contract HIV after 'vampire facial' procedures at New Mexico spa

Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting 'vampire facial' procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles, federal health officials said.

CBC News - World - 6 days ago

Study: AI-Generated Reviews Deceive Humans and Detectors, Eroding Trust in Online Platforms

A recent study by Yale School of Management professor Balázs Kovács reveals that AI-generated restaurant reviews can pass the "Turing test" by fooling both human readers and AI detectors, potentially undermining the credibility of online reviews.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Kayla Martello's six goals fueled Boston College's rally to capture a second straight ACC women's lacrosse championship

Junior Mckenna Davis tallied two goals and three assists, breaking Kenzie Kent’s all-time school assist record of 131.

Boston Globe - Sports - 6 days ago

USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to contract extension

Lindsay Gottlieb, who guided the USC women's basketball team to its best season in 30 years, has agreed to a contract extension with the university.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 8 days ago

Vaping may damage fertility in women, study suggests

New figures show one in five British women vape while trying to get pregnant

Evening Standard - Health - 9 days ago

Three women contract HIV from dirty "vampire facials" at unlicensed spa

Five patients with links to the spa had viral genetic sequences that closely matched.

Ars Technica - Science - 9 days ago

Some patients who see female doctors could live longer, study suggests: 'Higher empathy'

Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. Doctors react to the findings.

Fox News - Health - 10 days ago

Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban.

AP News - Politics - 10 days ago

Deep-sea discovery: Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds

A new study has suggested that the earliest known bioluminescent organism was a type of coral dwelling in the depths of the ocean about half a billion years ago.

Fox News - Science - 11 days ago

EU adopts first directive combatting violence against women

On Wednesday (24 April), members of the European Parliament definitively adopted the EU directive on tackling violence against women, after two years of intense negotiations with the member states.

Euractiv - Health - 11 days ago

The women who won their human rights climate battle can inspire us all

Earlier this month, a group of older Swiss women won a landmark climate case at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The court ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policy had violated their rights to private and family life — an outcome that will change the legal landscape on the climate crisis.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 11 days ago

3.6 million Medicare patients could get Wegovy coverage for heart health: study

For the first time, some Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access Novo Nordisk's Wegovy without having to shoulder the total monthly price tag.

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

Study finds what you eat can actually make you smarter

What you eat is linked to higher amounts of grey matter in the brain

Independent UK - Science - 11 days ago

Controversial wolf culls have helped boost numbers of threatened southern mountain caribou: study

Some researchers say wolf culls are needed to protect caribou, but critics decry them as a cruel practice that gives governments an excuse to stall on protecting habitat

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 11 days ago

Hospital patients 'less likely to die when treated by women doctors'

Several reasons were cited for the findings of the research published in a peer-reviewed medical journal

Evening Standard - Health - 12 days ago

Women embrace youthfulness longer than men: Study

Study reveals women perceive 'old age' significantly later than men, shedding light on shifting perceptions of aging and its societal...

Daily Sabah - Health - 12 days ago

Delta Burke looks back on 'Designing Women' exit, and using crystal meth to lose weight

Delta Burke explains why she moved back to Florida decades after being fired from 'Designing Women': The business was killing her and she 'didn't want to die in L.A.'

Los Angeles Times - Health - 13 days ago

Menopausal female whales live decades longer, study finds

Living longer without breeding allows them more time to help offspring and grand-offspring

Independent UK - Science - 13 days ago

A New Study Says There Are 4 Different Sleep Types. What's Yours?

Here's how to figure out your sleep category — and why your type may not be a good thing.

Huffington Post - Health - 13 days ago

Young middle-class women 'are only group smoking more', study reveals

Researchers said the Covid pandemic ‘exacerbated gender inequalities, with women experiencing higher rates of job loss’

Evening Standard - Health - 17 days ago

Study finds evidence of microplastics in brains and other organs

Two recently-published studies investigated how microplastics can find their way inside the organs of both humans and mice and what the potential impact can be.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Authorities confirm 2 bodies found in Oklahoma those of missing women

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday evening that the two bodies that were found in Texas County on Sunday have been identified by the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner as 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley.

CNN - US News - 18 days ago

What we know about the 4 people accused of kidnapping and killing 2 women in Oklahoma

The four people accused of kidnapping and killing two women in Oklahoma last month are set to make their first court appearances Wednesday morning in a case allegedly connected to a religious anti-government group and a custody battle.

CNN - US News - 18 days ago

What's polluting the oceans? UC San Diego to lead large study of contaminants' source, fate and health impacts

The $7.4 million research project also will heavily emphasize ways to make healthy seafood widely available

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 18 days ago

Drinking 100% orange juice is linked to surprising health benefits, study finds

A study by Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice vs. sugar-sweetened orange beverages on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults.

Fox News - Health - 18 days ago

Ozempic babies: Women claim weight-loss drugs are making them more fertile and experts agree

Women taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are reporting unexpected pregnancies. Drs. Rachel McConnell and Angela Fitch said these medications could boost fertility.

Fox News - Health - 19 days ago

Vaping is not good for your heart, reveals study

America was attacked by an outbreak in the summer of 2019. US health authorities claimed that 68 people died and over 2,800 people were hospitalised. The common and the most likely reason was a...

International The News - Health - 20 days ago

Milky Way galaxy played major role in Egyptian beliefs, study finds

New study citing ancient Egyptian source presents compelling argument, saying the astronomical body was seen as the embodiment of a primordial deity

YNET News - Science - 20 days ago

Some breast cancer patients could be at risk of another type of cancer, study reveals

A new study found that women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Epic Research experts and other physicians commented.

Fox News - Health - 22 days ago

Cities in Pacific were much older than previously thought, study finds

Finding increases understanding of early Pacific societies

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

Fox News - Health - 24 days ago

Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: 'Remarkable finding'

Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older" than those who had never carried a child.

Fox News - Health - 24 days ago

"Menopause does not mean you have to suffer": An OB-GYN on breaking the stigma -- About one million women​ in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma - something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.

About one million women​ in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.

CBS News - Health - 26 days ago

Women need more sleep than men?

Research has indicated that females require more sleep than males because they sleep deeper and fall asleep more quickly.Women are prone to sleep disturbances due to hormonal fluctuations, lack of...

International The News - Health - 26 days ago

Cancer rates rising in young people due to 'accelerated aging,' new study finds: 'Highly troubling'

Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.

Fox News - Health - 26 days ago

Women's college basketball didn't explode overnight. Here's how we got here

South Carolina won the title over Iowa in the NCAA women’s final of March Madness, writes Amy Bass, but when it comes to women’s sports writ large, this tournament had no losers.

CNN - Opinion - 27 days ago

Ice therapy shown to kill breast cancer tumors in new study: 'Important technique'

Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Researchers and experts explain the potential benefits.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

Washington: LeBron James figures there s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women s basketball tournament. Rec...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 1 month ago

Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia

After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Baby sleep dangers revealed in new study as nearly 70% of infant deaths were due to co-sleeping

Allowing babies to sleep outside their cribs and with others can have life-threatening risks, according to a recent study by the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York offered insights.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

Adults who are admitted to the hospital are often inappropriately diagnosed with — and treated for — pneumonia, new research suggests. Experts discuss the risks of unnecessary treatment.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone Shares A Post On Women Not Needing To Choose Between Success And Burnout

Deepika Padukone revealed her thoughts on the definition of success and burnout through a post she shared

NDTV - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Beyonce Album Highlights The Black Women Changing Country Music

"Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue eyes / Will they want me too?"

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potentially Lifesaving Care.

In Tennessee and other states that banned abortion, doctors are left to debate high-risk pregnancy cases with their colleagues. ProPublica takes an exclusive look inside those discussions.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Dating coaches online are pushing women to seek more traditional gender roles

“I see the dating scene and relationships as a business, because it is,” said Karla Elia, a controversial dating coach with more than 1 million followers on TikTok.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan

Women in Pakistan's major cities, such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan, rallied on International Women’s Day, demanding gender equality, justice, and safety, challenging patriarchal norms for the seventh consecutive year.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Fenced in by Sulawesi national park, Indigenous women make forestry breakout

SOUTH KULAWI, Indonesia — In a forested valley in the interior of Sulawesi Island, Elisabet Heta gathers up a clutch of farming tools used by the Moa Indigenous people and leaves home. “I want to go to the pampa,” Elisabet told Mongabay Indonesia, before the mother of four set out for the fields here in […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Ultra-processed foods linked to over 30 health issues, study finds -- Researchers say consistent evidence shows ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and soda, are associated with a higher risk for cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and more.

Researchers say consistent evidence shows ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and soda, are associated with a higher risk for cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and more.

CBS News - Health - 1 month ago

Study Finds No Strong Evidence for Benefits of Wim Hof Method

"It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

Gizmodo - Science - 1 month ago

Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap

The Equal Pay Chicago Coalition wants to educate workers and employers about gender pay disparities, hosting a virtual event on Equal Pay Day.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Women in Moldova are better educated but earn less and marry earlier

Some National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova's data about women living in Moldova today

Global Voices - Health - 1 month ago

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer's disease, new study says

The long-term impact of Agent Orange exposure on the brain has been a mystery. A new study at Brown University reveals a link between the herbicide and certain aging-associated diseases.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Despite 'Barbie,' Women Not Getting Movie Lead Roles: Report

The share of Hollywood films with women in the lead role fell last year, new research showed Thursday, despite standout successes like "Barbie."

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

India women assured of historic silver after reaching maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships final

17-year-old Anmol was the star of the day for India, beating Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21- in 25 minutes. The pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also registered a victory

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Study: Indonesia's new capital city threatens stable proboscis monkey population

JAKARTA — The construction of Indonesia’s new capital city on the island of Borneo may destabilize the current stable population of endangered proboscis monkeys, a study has warned. President Joko Widodo in 2019 declared the establishment of an entirely new capital in East Kalimantan province, moving the seat of government away from the overcrowded and […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 2 months ago

'Marta' is now an award for the best goal scored in women's football

Six times voted as the best football player in the world and with a career spanning over 20 years, the Brazilian athlete Marta Vieira da Silva became a football legend and a fighter for equal rights

Global Voices - Sports - 3 months ago

How Many of Your State's Lawmakers Are Women? If You Live in the Southeast, It Could Be Just 1 in 5.

A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, where some legislatures are more than 80% male, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills that most impact women, like near-total abortion bans.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Gabriel Byrne modern horror classic Hereditary named scariest film of all time in new scientific study

A MODERN horror movie classic with a distinctly Irish feel has been named the scariest film of al...

Irish Post - Weird - 4 months ago

'Matilda': Australian word of the year following magnificent 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Some fans made the ultimate sacrifice to attend the quarter final game against France: 'I gave up Taylor Swift tickets for the Matildas'

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

Use of "morning after" pills doubles, teen sex declines in CDC survey -- More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

CBS News - Health - 4 months ago

Stock Traders May Have Known Hamas Attack on Israel Was Coming: Study

A new study suggests millions could have been made by stock traders with advance knowledge of Hamas attack.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 months ago

Millions of women to get the pill at pharmacies under new NHS plans

Women across England will be spared the inconvenience of having to make a GP appointment in order to obtain contraceptives

Independent UK - Health - 5 months ago

She Trusted Her First OB-GYN Because He Spoke Spanish. Now She's 1 of 94 Women Suing Him for Sexual Assault.

The Utah Supreme Court this week is hearing arguments in the case, which will determine if what 94 women say they experienced was sexual assault or medical malpractice.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

The West Indies made history with the highest ever score in women's T20I cricket, but can they clinch the series?

The team's outstanding win was secured in part by the phenomenal performance of its captain, Barbadian Hayley Matthews, who scored 132 runs off 64 balls.

Global Voices - Sports - 7 months ago

Air pollution 'might be a risk factor for dementia', study reveals

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Researchers find majority of long Covid patients are women

Researchers believe differences in immune responses could explain gender gap

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

More People Will Die If Texans Don't Speak Up for Women's Bodies

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of America’s long, shameful history of punishing women for having sex.

Texas Observer - Health - 1 year ago

Author Lucy Ellmann on her first essay collection Things Are Against Us, and envisioning a world led by women

In an interview with Firstpost, Ellmann talks about Virginia Woolf being among her biggest inspirations, why Trump is 'one of the biggest failures of all time', and more

First Post - Entertainment - 2 years ago