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Healthcare Inequalities: Gender and Ownership in Stockholm's Hypertension Care

January 26, 2025

Did you know that there are differences in how men and women receive care for high blood pressure in Stockholm County? What's more, these differences can change depending on whether the primary health care center is run by the government or privately. Let's dig into this. Imagine you're a person wi

health

French Perspectives on Refusing Treatment: A Generational and Gender Snapshot

January 26, 2025

In the picturesque towns of Southern France, people hold varied views on whether it's acceptable to refuse medical treatment due to its perceived futility. A recent study delved into these views, trying to connect them with people's ages, genders, and religious practices. The goal? To understand jus

crime

Parenthood's Impact: How It Shapes Young Criminals' Paths in Latin America

January 26, 2025

Parenthood can change a young person's life in many ways. In a study of 40 young men and 40 young women in Latin American prisons, researchers found that becoming a parent can either lead to a life away from crime or pull someone deeper into it. For some, having a child made them want to slow down a

science

The Day NASA's Opportunity Rover Began Its Martian Adventure

January 26, 2025

Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on

health

Sleep Paralysis in Pakistan: Culture, Religion, Gender, and Beyond

January 26, 2025

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

politics

Trump's First Week: A Whirlwind of Change

January 25, 2025

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

sports

The Uncounted Matches: Girls Wrestling in 2025

January 24, 2025

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

politics

Trump's Gender Order: A Hidden Battle Over Fetal Rights

January 23, 2025

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-

sports

Relative Age Effects in Handball: A 17-Year Insight

January 23, 2025

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

education

Gender Diversity Through Time: A Global Look at Trans and Non-Binary Experiences

January 23, 2025

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