In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li
Peter Hegseth, a potential pick for Secretary of Defense under President-elect Donald Trump, recently sparked debate with his stance on women in combat. He believes women shouldn't be in these roles, but is he missing the bigger picture? Historically, women have indeed served in various combat-like
Tobacco use among kids and young women is a serious issue worldwide. Let's dive into what's happening in India. Researchers looked at data from the National Family Health Survey-5 to explore how common tobacco use is among Indian adolescent girls and young women. They also wanted to figure out what
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and infertility are two sensitive topics that often overlap, creating a complex health challenge worldwide. However, there's a lack of detailed, qualitative research on how these issues intersect. To better understand and address IPV among couples dealing with inferti
Vernon Davis, a legend in the world of football, has a new game plan. After his impressive NFL career, he's jumped into the world of women's sports. Davis is now a minority owner of DC Power, a women's soccer team linked with DC United. This isn't just about business for Davis. He fully believes in
Two former Missouri police officers faced federal charges this week for allegedly similar misconduct. David McKnight, 39, from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Julian Alcala, 29, from the Florissant Police Department, were both accused of targeting women during traffic stops. They would confis
Women's empowerment is a big deal globally because it can boost a country's growth and development. To make policies that really work, we need to figure out what affects women's empowerment on both individual and community levels. Let's zoom in on Ethiopia for a closer look. In Ethiopia, women's em
Betsy Ward, the pioneering woman who became MassMutual's first female CFO, is hanging up her hat after a remarkable 30-year career. But the finance helm at this Fortune 500 giant will stay in women's hands. Meet Mary Jane (MJ) Fortin, the next in line, known for her stellar track record at Thrivent
In the world of badminton, South Korea's An Se-young has been dominating the scene with an impressive win rate. Using machine learning, researchers have analyzed her game, aiming to predict how she'll score and what tactics she'll use. The study looked at her play in the 2023 BWF Olympic points cycl
Women's rugby is becoming more popular and professional, but the science and safety measures aren't keeping up. Most research is based on men, even though women face different health and injury issues. This new collection of research in the European Journal of Sport Science aims to change that. It f
