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Iran's Hijab Clash Reignites as Women Defy Enforcement
world2 days ago

Iran's Hijab Clash Reignites as Women Defy Enforcement

Iran is experiencing a renewed push by hardliners to enforce compulsory hijab amid war, economic strain, and security reshuffles, but widespread defiance among women persists. State media report cafe closures for non-compliance while social media showcases unveiled women and motorcycle groups; a tougher 2024 law was halted after intervention by the Supreme National Security Council. Officials and observers note that behavior cannot be changed by force, suggesting hijab enforcement remains uneven as the regime prioritizes other crises.

via CNN|
#crackdown#hijab#iran
Women report more harms and less benefit from ECT, study finds
health5 days ago

Women report more harms and less benefit from ECT, study finds

A large international study of 858 participants across 44 countries found that women receiving electroconvulsive therapy report less mood improvement and more memory loss than men, with higher perceptions of coerced treatment and gaps in trauma-informed care; the piece also cites Paris Jackson’s painful experience to highlight the need for better patient information and regulation.

via USA Today|
#electroconvulsive-therapy#health#memory-loss
Power and Betrayal Erupt in Furious Episode Recap
tv7 days ago

Power and Betrayal Erupt in Furious Episode Recap

In Furious' Season 1 Episode 6, They Make a Noise Like Feathers, Catherine and Alice’s fragile alliance collapses into a brutal showdown that exposes patriarchy, abuse, and the costs of seeking justice; Nora confronts her boss Ed George, revealing racism and corruption, while Catherine shoots Marshall to protect Elena and escape. The episode ends with Hal’s laptop data surfacing on a USB drive found by Danny, hinting at a broader conspiracy and setting up a new cliffhanger for next week.

via Vulture|
#abuse#furious#recap
Twelve Afghan Women Keep Living and Learning Under Taliban Rule
world13 days ago

Twelve Afghan Women Keep Living and Learning Under Taliban Rule

Through 12 portraits from Herat, Kabul, Balkh, and beyond, the piece shows Afghan women balancing work, study, and caregiving under Taliban rule—from a former soldier who lost her uniform to a journalist risking capture, to a bakery operator, a 12-year-old blogger, a prosthetics technician, and teachers and students—highlighting daily risks, disrupted education, precarious incomes, and the enduring hope and agency of women who refuse to disappear.

via The Guardian|
#afghanistan#education#income
Stars Open Up About Pregnancy in Their 40s: Shock, Joy, and Miracles
celebrity18 days ago

Stars Open Up About Pregnancy in Their 40s: Shock, Joy, and Miracles

A roundup of candid reactions from famous women who found out they were pregnant in their 40s, including Anne Hathaway, Claire Danes, Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, Milla Jovovich, Tori Spelling, Natalie Portman, and Hilary Swank, sharing emotions from shock and fear to joy and gratitude, and discussing societal labels like “geriatric pregnancy” and the healthcare experience for older mothers.

via buzzfeed.com|
#aging#celebrity#motherhood
Five-Women House Theory: New doc explores Kohberger's Idaho murders motive
crime24 days ago

Five-Women House Theory: New doc explores Kohberger's Idaho murders motive

A Netflix documentary suggests Bryan Kohberger may have targeted the off-campus Idaho house because it housed five women, implying a possible misogynistic motive or incel-like hatred; the piece also notes Kohberger’s alleged troubling interactions with women, cites an FBI view that there’s no confirmed incel link, and mentions his dramatic bid to withdraw his guilty plea despite being sentenced to four life terms, while families focus on honoring the victims and accepting that the full ‘why’ may never be known.

via New York Post|
#bryan-kohberger#crime#idaho-murders
Zendaya Passes on Ice Baths—Are Cold Plunges Really for Women?
wellness25 days ago

Zendaya Passes on Ice Baths—Are Cold Plunges Really for Women?

Zendaya says she’s not into cold plunges, and an expert notes that women may not experience the same benefits from ice baths as men due to a stronger stress response; evidence is mixed. Some studies show limited gender differences or suggest metabolic effects, while others find women sleeping less after ice baths. Many experts argue heat-based approaches, like sauna use, may offer clearer cardiovascular and metabolic benefits for women, making cold plunges a non-universal fit.

via New York Post|
#cold-plunge#sauna#wellness
Women shed more weight than men on GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, study finds
health26 days ago

Women shed more weight than men on GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, study finds

A study in Obesity reports that overweight or obese women on tirzepatide (Mounjaro) lost about 15% of body weight after 15 months, compared with ~11% for men. While younger participants (<45) tended to lose more, age wasn’t the strongest predictor. Greater weight loss occurred among those without Type 2 diabetes, who hadn’t used weight‑loss meds before, and at higher doses. Possible explanations include slower drug clearance in women and estrogen’s effects; broader meta-analyses also show women often lose more weight on GLP-1 therapies.

via New York Post|
#glp-1#health#study
Eight-Hour Eating Window Linked to Modest Brain-Health Gains in Older Women
health27 days ago

Eight-Hour Eating Window Linked to Modest Brain-Health Gains in Older Women

A six-month, 47-woman trial suggests restricting daily eating to an eight-to-nine-hour window (vs a typical 12-hour window) may modestly improve certain cognitive tasks—such as spatial planning and memory accuracy—among overweight/obese women aged 50–79, on a reduced-calorie diet. Both groups lost about 15 pounds; however, findings are preliminary, not yet peer-reviewed, and larger studies are needed to confirm clinical relevance.

via USA Today|
#aging#cognition#health
Shingles Hits Millennial Women, Prompting Health Officials to Reassess Risk
health1 month ago

Shingles Hits Millennial Women, Prompting Health Officials to Reassess Risk

Shingles, a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, is increasingly diagnosed in people in their 30s and 40s, with women disproportionately affected. The article follows Francine Jones, 39, and others who describe severe pain and a blistering rash, showing how younger adults can be missed or diagnosed late. Experts say antivirals work best within 72 hours, and rising cases in the US and UK are prompting discussion of causes—from stress and immune changes to shifts in vaccination dynamics—alongside calls for broader vaccination in high-risk groups and attention to overall health as prevention.

via The Guardian|
#health#immune-system#millennial