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Global study of 6 million people confirms women report higher pain across all body sites
health4 days ago

Global study of 6 million people confirms women report higher pain across all body sites

A massive global study published in Nature Medicine confirms that women report higher levels of pain than men across all 11 bodily sites measured. Analyzing data from over 6 million people in 118 countries, the research highlights a persistent gender pain gap, noting that women’s pain is often dismissed or undertreated despite being more prevalent. The findings suggest that pain burden peaks in mid-to-late adulthood, with specific types like headache and abdominal pain rising earlier in life, while musculoskeletal pain increases steadily with age.

via The Guardian|
#epidemiology#gender-gap#global-health
Sandberg: Women’s Leadership Gap Is a Workplace Issue, Not a Loss of Ambition
business20 days ago

Sandberg: Women’s Leadership Gap Is a Workplace Issue, Not a Loss of Ambition

Sheryl Sandberg argues that the drop in women pursuing promotions isn’t about waning ambition but about fewer opportunities, unfair home burdens, and limited support at work. Citing Lean In’s 2025 Women in the Workplace findings and related research, she says women’s motivation matches men’s, yet they’re more likely to lean out when companies don’t create welcoming, flexible policies. She advocates stronger parental and bereavement leave, flexible schedules, mentorship, and culture changes to retain women in leadership and improve company performance.

via businessinsider.com|
#business#gender-gap#lean-in
Global review finds women with the same conditions receive fewer active treatments
health21 days ago

Global review finds women with the same conditions receive fewer active treatments

A global review of 38 studies found women with the same health conditions as men are far less likely to be offered active treatments (surgery, stents, pain relief, statins) in conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, and Parkinson’s, with 33 studies showing this disparity. Men were more likely to receive procedures like bypass or deep brain stimulation, while women faced longer catheter use in dialysis and less access to permanent options. No significant gaps were seen for stroke or diabetes, and dementia treatment favored women. The study suggests the gap isn’t due to different clinical needs or guidelines but potential bias and misattribution of women’s symptoms, urging clinicians to base decisions on clinical grounds.

via The Guardian|
#cardiology#gender-gap#health
CPR training needs female anatomy to save women's lives
future-perfect1 month ago

CPR training needs female anatomy to save women's lives

Vox argues that the public-health gap in CPR is worsened by training that uses mostly flat-chested, male-leaning dummies. Bystanders are hesitant to touch or expose women in cardiac-arrest situations, contributing to lower CPR rates for women. Advocates say including female anatomy in CPR manikins could reduce this hesitation and improve outcomes, but widespread adoption is hampered by limited availability and cost. The piece notes ongoing efforts from the American Heart Association and European Resuscitation Council to push for better representation, and highlights broader design gaps in fields like crash testing that are starting to change with new female-focused dummies like THOR-05F.

via vox.com|
#bystander-cpr#cpr#cpr-training
Ted Lasso Highlights the Hidden Hurdle for Women in Soccer Coaching
sports1 month ago

Ted Lasso Highlights the Hidden Hurdle for Women in Soccer Coaching

A new Ted Lasso episode foregrounds a real-world problem: despite rising investment and more coaching licenses, female head coaches remain scarce in soccer because clubs often demand proven elite experience before hiring, creating a Catch-22 for women. The piece notes UEFA and FIFA efforts to expand women’s coaching licenses, highlights trailblazers like Bev Yanez and Eva Olid as signs of progress, and argues that opportunity—more than training alone—will drive lasting change as the next generation of former players moves into leadership roles.

via The New York Times|
#coaching#gender-gap#nwsl
UK workers risk cliff-edge retirement income, warns pensions group
business4 months ago

UK workers risk cliff-edge retirement income, warns pensions group

A Pensions UK report warns that about 75% of workers aren’t on track for a moderate retirement lifestyle, with only 23% expected to reach that level. While 82% would meet a minimum standard, just 9% could achieve a comfortable retirement for a couple. Rising living costs are driving higher required savings, prompting calls for action from employers and government to boost retirement funding and guard against a future income cliff-edge, alongside noting women save less than men.

via BBC|
#business#cost-of-living#gender-gap
Masculine norms tied to bigger climate footprints among wealthy white men
climate5 months ago

Masculine norms tied to bigger climate footprints among wealthy white men

A multi-country study published in Norma: International Journal for Masculinity Studies links masculine norms to larger carbon footprints, driven by travel, meat-heavy diets and high-emission industries, and finds men generally show less concern for climate change and environmental politics than women, though some men are actively working to change these patterns; prior research notes men emit about 26% more pollution than women in transport and food in France, highlighting a gender-based emissions gap.

via Euronews.com|
#carbon-footprint#climate#climate-change
Women Enter Wealth Management in Higher Numbers, But Few Move Into Advisory Roles
business6 months ago

Women Enter Wealth Management in Higher Numbers, But Few Move Into Advisory Roles

Fintrx’s study shows more young women are entering wealth management, but they remain underrepresented in revenue-generating client-advisory roles and top leadership. About 37.6% of registered professionals aged 20–30 are women, yet only ~20% of producing advisors in that group are women, with women also making up a small share of C-suite roles (around 21.5%). The trend coincides with rising female wealth and more women-founded advisory firms, highlighting the need for clearer pathways to ownership and executive positions.

via CNBC|
#advisory-roles#business#c-suite
Democrats' Resurgence and Key Wins Signal Shifting US Political Landscape
politics11 months ago

Democrats' Resurgence and Key Wins Signal Shifting US Political Landscape

Democrats achieved surprising victories in recent elections, notably among Black, Latino, and young voters, and made significant inroads among women and men, reducing the traditional gender gap. The results also showed strong support from Latino voters and a shift in Hispanic disapproval of Trump, indicating potential realignment. However, Republicans caution against overinterpreting these off-year election results, despite Democrats highlighting gains in various states and districts.

via Axios|
#democrats#elections#gender-gap
world11 months ago

Survey Reveals Significant Gender Disparity in Political Harassment

A survey reveals a significant gender gap in political harassment, with female mayors experiencing pervasive online abuse and threats, leading to increased security measures and impacting their ability to serve effectively. The report emphasizes the need for stronger protections, legal measures, and public support to prevent violence and harassment against politicians, especially women.

via Politico|
#gender-gap#mayors#political-harassment
Equal ChatGPT Usage Among Women and Men
technology1 year ago

Equal ChatGPT Usage Among Women and Men

Women are now using ChatGPT more than men, indicating a closing gender gap in AI usage, which is important for ensuring equitable access as AI impacts work and life. Initially, most users were male, but recent data shows increased female usage, driven by broader adoption beyond early tech enthusiasts. The study analyzed 1.5 million conversations from a diverse user base, mainly for practical tasks like guidance and information search, with less focus on specialized or therapeutic uses.

via Axios|
#ai-usage#chatgpt#digital-inclusion