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The Numbers Behind the Women's Health Research Gap
Back in 2015, there were five times as many scientific studies focused on erectile dysfunction — a condition that impacts about 18% of men — compared to research on PMS, which affects around 90% of women. And this isn’t just a one-off situation. For the fiscal year 2024, the NIH set aside a mere $28 million for endometriosis research, which breaks down to about $4.30 for each patient per year. In contrast, Crohn's disease, which affects significantly fewer people, received a whopping $130 per patient — over 30 times more funding. A groundbreaking analysis from 2021 published in the Journal of Women's Health revealed that in three-quarters of the cases, the NIH tends to overfund diseases that primarily affect men while systematically underfunding those that predominantly impact women. The consequence? The average patient with endometriosis often waits between 7 to 10 years for a proper diagnosis, frequently after being told that their pain is just "normal." Conditions like PCOS, adenomyosis, and PMDD share similar narratives. So, what does the data really indicate — and why is this disparity happening? Dive into the full story below.
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Human Interest·14 MIN READ
The Psychology Behind Our Obsession With Female Criminals
Women are involved in about one in five crimes, but they seem to capture a much larger share of the spotlight. They often dominate viral stories, take center stage in true crime podcasts, and spark intense public interest. This isn’t just a coincidence. Criminologists refer to this phenomenon as "doubly deviant." When women break the law, they’re not only violating legal norms but also stepping outside the unspoken rules of femininity. This double transgression makes their stories feel more shocking, more intriguing, and definitely more shareable than the far more frequent cases involving men. When a woman commits a violent crime, her gender often becomes the focal point of the story. Reporters dive into her motives, often attributing them to biological instincts, and she’s portrayed either as a monstrous villain or a vulnerable victim. No matter the angle, people can’t seem to look away. So, what does the research really say about this phenomenon — and what does it reveal about us as a society? Check out the full story below.
Technology·12 MIN READ
What Did UNESCO Find About AI and Gender Bias?
When UNESCO researchers tested some of the world's most widely used AI language models, they were not looking for subtle bias. They found something far less subtle. Women were described as working in domestic roles four times as often as men. Male names were consistently linked to words like "business," "executive," and "career." Female names were linked to "home," "family," and "children". In nearly 20% of responses from one model, women were portrayed as sex objects or described as property of their husbands. The study examined GPT-3.5 and GPT-2 by OpenAI and Llama 2 by Meta — and found unequivocal evidence of bias against women in every single model tested. This is what the research actually found, why it matters, and what UNESCO says needs to happen next. Read the full story below.
Current Affairs·11 MIN READ
Commissioner Removed After Refusing to Call Woman "Doctor"
After a lengthy four-hour Zoning Commission meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina, Dr. Carrie Rosario made a straightforward request: she simply wanted to be addressed by her name. "It's Dr. Rosario, thank you, sir," she stated. However, zoning commissioner Tony Collins brushed her off. She tried to correct him again, but he continued to ignore her. When she pointed out, "I wouldn't call you Tony, so please, sir, call me as I would like to be called," Collins replied dismissively, "It doesn't really matter." But it did matter. The very next day, the Greensboro City Council voted unanimously to remove Collins from the Zoning Commission. Dr. Rosario, a 38-year-old associate professor at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro with a doctorate in public health, believes that what she experienced that night is a common occurrence for Black women with doctoral degrees. She emphasizes that the title itself was never the main issue. Read the full story below.
Human Interest·11 MIN READ
Abby and Brittany Hensel: Two Teachers, One Salary Explained
Abby and Brittany Hensel have each earned their own teaching degrees and successfully passed their individual licensing exams. They also have separate social security numbers, passports, and legal identities. However, they share a single salary. Since 2013, these conjoined twins have been teaching fourth and fifth graders at an elementary school in Minnesota. When the topic of their pay came up, Abby put it straightforwardly: "Obviously right away we understand that we are going to get one salary because we're doing the job of one person." Not everyone sees this arrangement as fair. The school benefits from having two qualified, licensed educators in front of one classroom, yet only pays for one. Here’s the complete story of Abby and Brittany Hensel, the discussions surrounding their salary situation, and a glimpse into what their lives look like today. Read the full story below.
Sports·10 MIN READ
Argentina Sends US a List of 13,000 Child Support Debtors
Argentina has given U.S. authorities a list of about 13,000 parents—mostly fathers—who are behind on their court-ordered child support payments, requesting that they be banned from attending matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri laid it out plainly: "Those who neglect a responsibility as crucial as providing for their children must face the consequences. If they can't support their kids, they won't be allowed in the stadium." This policy isn't something new; it's been in place at Argentine stadiums since March 2025. What’s different now is the push to apply it during an entire World Cup held on foreign soil. It’s still uncertain whether the U.S. will follow through on this request. Here’s what we know about how the policy operates and why it’s sparking mixed reactions. Read the full story below.
Entertainment·10 MIN READ
Olivia Dean vs. Ticketmaster: The Full Resale Price Story
Tickets for Olivia Dean's North American tour went on sale — and within hours, resellers were listing them at more than 14 times face value, with some surpassing $1,000. Dean did not stay quiet. In an open letter, she called the unchecked resale market "disgusting," "vile," and fundamentally "exploitative," urging Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AEG to "BE BETTER". Days later, the ticketing giant backed down. Ticketmaster activated its Face Value Exchange for Dean's tour, capping all future resale prices at face value and refunding fans who had already paid above the original cost. Here is the full story of how one artist's Instagram post turned into a public reckoning for the live music industry's resale problem. Read the full story below.
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