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Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle – not iron deficiency
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (655+ words) Fatigue is common among teenage girls and can have a substantial impact on their everyday life, including school attendance and social functioning. Iron deficiency and anaemia are often considered the most probable explanations for the symptoms of fatigue that teenage…...
The legacy of Gloria Steinem: A woman who mattered
1+ week, 1+ day ago (745+ words) Feminist scholar Rebecca Sullivan says meeting Gloria Steinem was a highlight of her career. Here, she reflects on everything she gave us, but also how she may have overshadowed other feminists....
My unsung hero of science: Harriet Taylor Mill, the radical feminist philosopher who lived in the shadow of her husband
1+ week, 2+ day ago (678+ words) Taylor Mill cut to the heart of issues in political thought such as patriarchy, socio-economic justice and freedom....
Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (979+ words) “When was your last period?” For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual problem, or a possible…...
Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (747+ words) The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia is changing. According to a newly released review, this means moving away from screening largely based on someone’s age. Instead, screening would be tailored according to their individual risk. This…...
Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (681+ words) For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that paracetamol is the most purchased painkiller for menstrual cramps – despite being a less…...
What happened to Afghanistan’s female academics?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) By December 2022, all universities in Afghanistan had closed their doors to women....
People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (559+ words) People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it. That is a key finding of our recent systematic review, published…...
Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (852+ words) Online sexism is often dismissed as random — just a few bad comments or offensive jokes. But what appears scattered and spontaneous is increasingly structured, repeated and amplified in ways that make it far more influential. This shift can be understood…...
More joy, less juggle? Why workplaces should get on board with the value of care
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (766+ words) The core premise of feminism is this: women can do anything. And yes, these days in developed economies, women without children earn about the same as men. The problem is not the opportunities available to them. It’s the opportunities that…...