Gender

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study

Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
 An illustrative image of a healthcare worker.

US federal workers challenge Trump policy on gender-affirming care

 FILE PHOTO: Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 2, 2022.

UN rights experts, influential women condemn Iran’s 'sham' trial of activist Zahra Tabari

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care


US teacher fired after reading book on gender identity to 5th grade class

The 33-year-old teacher had asked the students to write a poem about their own identity after reading the book.

 CLASSROOM SHORTAGE: Ongoing problem.

No pilot for gender-segregated swimming in nature reserves - A-G

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority doesn't have authorization to restrict access to sites based on gender, said the AG's office.

 YEHUDIYA Nature Reserve.

Researchers find that women were hunters throughout history - study

There is sufficient evidence to warrant the conclusion that women in foraging societies across the world participated in hunting.

 A mosaic depicting hunters

Male, female brain cells react differently to stress - Israeli study

The findings could lead to a better understanding of health conditions affected by chronic stress including anxiety, depression, and even obesity and diabetes.

 Stress (illustrative).

Learning how to cook: Skills gender roles didn't prepare you for - opinion

I never went on to own a dog or a lawn, but my sister does own a kitchen. As do I, and any aptitude I have in it is self-taught. I guess you can call me an autodidactic culinarian.

 Best Range Hoods for a Clean and Fresh Kitchen

Gender affirming surgery performed for first time in northern Israel

The Galilee Medical Center conducted the gender affirming surgeries in collaboration with the Sheba Medical Center.

Medical staff at Galilee Medical Center after completing three gender affirmation surgeries.

Is 'blue balls' pain real and does it impact sexual activity? - study

Examining the reality of genital pain: Unveiling its impact on sexual activity in men and women - a study worth considering in youth matriculation exams.


Hand odor can reveal a person’s gender to aid in forensic evidence - study

Until now, human-odor research has shown that scent compounds can reveal a person’s age and racial or ethnic group.

 THAT WAY out? In our hands.

Disney accused in lawsuit of 'systematically' paying women less than men in California

An analysis of Disney's human resource data from April 2015 through December 2022 has found female Disney employees were paid roughly 2% less than male counterparts

 A float with people dressed as characters from the Walt Disney movie "Peter Pan" is seen as people attend the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022

8 out of 10 working women risk losing their jobs to artificial intelligence

A study reveals that 8 out of 10 working women face higher job loss risks due to the rise of artificial intelligence compared to 6 out of 10 men.

 Is AI putting your job at risk?