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A Young Hollywood list highlights five films directed by women and about women—Saint Omer, Mustang, Women Talking, Summer 1993, and Sorry, Baby—covering motherhood, sisterhood, identity, and trauma, with streaming notes to help viewers celebrate Women’s History Month.
For the third time ever, women now outnumber men in the U.S. workforce, driven by rapid growth in health-care jobs dominated by women and a decline in male participation, with many expanding roles paying less than traditional male-dominated sectors. Experts note barriers keep men from HEAL professions (health, education, care), and that boosting male participation could help address labor shortages and improve representation in vital fields.
A study to be presented at the ACC Scientific Session finds deaths from hypertensive heart disease surged fourfold among U.S. women aged 25–44 from 1999 to 2023 (roughly 29,000 deaths). Non-Hispanic Black women had the highest rates, and the South saw the highest regional death rate, with no rural–urban difference detected. Experts urge more aggressive screening and prevention, including lifestyle changes and potential antihypertensive treatment for this demographic.
Even a full 7–9 hours can leave you groggy if sleep quality is poor. About one in three adults experience non-restorative sleep, with alcohol, late caffeine, stress, and bedtime phone use as major disruptors. Women face higher insomnia risk and poorer sleep quality, especially around menopause, and may need slightly more sleep. Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, so gradually add 15 minutes to nightly sleep, maintain a consistent schedule, eat light before bed, and plan exercise earlier in the day. Don’t shame others for following their internal clocks.
BBC explores the eight types of mental load—the invisible, ongoing cognitive work women disproportionately shoulder to run households—and how it drives burnout; understanding, sharing tasks, outsourcing help, and prioritizing self-care can improve health, relationships, and equality.
Researchers at GovAI and Brookings estimate AI exposure across 350+ occupations and assess how easily workers could switch to other well‑paying jobs if AI reduces demand. They find high exposure for web designers and secretaries, with secretaries among the most vulnerable and women making up a large share of those at risk. The study stresses that while many workers may transition to new roles, forecasts are uncertain and depend on factors like education, savings, age (under 55), and local job opportunities; overall, most will adapt, but a minority could struggle.
A long-term study of 2,766 cognitively healthy women found higher blood levels of p-tau217 predict an increased risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment over up to 25 years, suggesting a blood test could help identify those at greatest risk years before symptoms, though it is not deterministic and results vary by race, hormone therapy use, and age; more research is needed before public screening.
A UCSD-led study of 2,766 women in the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study found that higher plasma levels of the brain protein p-tau217 predict future dementia risk in women aged 65–79 up to 25 years before symptoms, with risk variations linked to hormone therapy use and genetic factors.
Uber has rolled out its Women Preferences feature nationwide in the US, allowing riders and drivers to request matches with women to boost comfort and safety; about 20% of US drivers are women, and the rollout follows a pilot despite a California class-action alleging gender discrimination, with Uber seeking to move the case to private arbitration. In eligible cities, teens and their parents can also request women drivers.
Five members of Iran’s women’s soccer team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, were granted permission to stay in Australia after concerns for their safety amid threats tied to not singing the national anthem; Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said visas would be provided under a temporary humanitarian pathway (likely subclass 449), and other teammates were welcome to stay if they chose. The move follows growing international advocacy and echoes previous asylum cases in sport, with protests and debate continuing about the players’ safety and future.
A Mayo Clinic study finds misfolded alpha-synuclein linked to tau buildup that progresses up to 20 times faster in women with Alzheimer's brain changes, suggesting a sex-specific mechanism behind women's higher Alzheimer's risk and guiding targeted trials and diagnostics.
New research indicates anxiety about the future can biologically hasten aging, potentially through stress-related effects on telomeres and other systems; the piece explains the science behind this self-fulfilling prophecy and its implications for health, along with how mindset and stress management may influence aging.
Spurs center Luke Kornet urged the Hawks to rethink their March 16 'Magic City Night,' arguing the promotion would reflect poorly on the NBA and could contribute to the objectification and mistreatment of women; Hawks defend the event as a celebration of Atlanta's cultural institution, highlighting a broader debate over morality, sponsorships, and conduct in the league.
New research suggests core strength and muscle mass are more important for long-term fitness than aerobic exercise for older adults, prompting guidance on aging-friendly routines that prioritize resistance training alongside daily activity to preserve independence and overall health.
More women are being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, a pattern researchers link to hormonal changes that may reveal symptoms long mistaken for burnout, aging, or anxiety, prompting calls for more nuanced recognition and treatment.