The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th
Kate Beckinsale has thanked Blake Lively for bringing attention to the issue of women not being heard when they complain about problems on film sets. In a recent Instagram post, Beckinsale shared her own experiences of abuse and harassment during her three-decade career in Hollywood. She talked abou
From 2012 to 2022, the number of pregnant women in the Military Health System (MHS) who had syphilis went up big time – by 233%! In 2012, there were 123 cases, which is about 66 out of every 100, 000 births. By 2022, that number jumped to 169 cases, or around 220 out of every 100, 000 births. But it
When Jimmy Carter became president in 1977, he didn't just move into the White House. He also opened doors for Black women in politics. One of the first people he welcomed was Alexis M. Herman, a young woman running a minority women's employment program in Atlanta. Carter quickly saw her potential a
New York Liberty's 2024 WNBA championship was a highlight of the city's women's sports scene. Just three years ago, only 1, 200 fans attended their season opener. Last year, their attendance skyrocketed by 580%, and their first sellout happened. This year, they won their first WNBA Finals in front o
2024 was a monumental year for women in sports. The WNBA saw massive growth, with record-breaking viewership and ticket sales. Stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese drew huge crowds, and the league signed a historic media rights deal worth $200 million. Meanwhile, Simone Biles' triumphant return
Did you know that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn't affect men and women the same way? While guidelines for treating it are often similar, there are unique challenges and opportunities for women. Throughout their lives, women can face different hypertension risks and responses
Imagine you're in Spain, and you're a woman over 50. You might be facing a silent health threat: osteoporosis. This condition can lead to fragility fractures, which are painful and can limit your independence. A recent study looked into something called Social Return on Investment (SROI). It's like
In a recent step, the Taliban has ordered a ban on windows that overlook areas where women could be seen inside their homes. The group's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, explained on X that seeing women in everyday tasks like cooking or fetching water might lead to improper behavior. The Taliban ha
Imagine this: The Taliban in Afghanistan has made a new rule. They're telling all NGOs to stop hiring women or face closure. This isn't the first time they've tried to control NGOs and women's work. Two years ago, they told NGOs to stop hiring Afghan women because they didn't wear the Islamic headsc
