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Health Decoder: How To Talk To A Gynaecologist Without Feeling Awkward
Visiting a gynaecologist shouldn't feel like a dreaded viva exam. Yet for many Indian women, embarrassment, cultural stigma, or lack of awareness make conversations in the clinic awkward and incomplete.
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Serena Williams Reveals She Lost 14 kg Using Weight-Loss Medication: "I Feel Great"
According to Williams, the medication has not only helped her lose weight but also improved her overall health, with noticeable enhancements in her blood sugar levels.
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Japan's Aging Atomic Bomb Survivors' Urge World To Abolish Nuclear Weapons
80 years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many of the remaining Japanese survivors are increasingly frustrated by growing nuclear threats and the acceptance of nuclear weapons by global leaders.
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Sister Kills HIV-Positive Brother In Karnataka To 'Protect Family's Honour'
In a shocking case of HIV-related stigma, a 23-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect the family's honour" in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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Anatomy Of Crime: Why Are Women Criminals Treated Differently
The questions abound - why do women commit crimes, why are they treated differently than male criminals, are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered.
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Using AI Chatbots As Therapist? Study Issues Chilling Warning
Researchers at Stanford University found that AI chatbots reflected harmful social stigma towards illnesses like schizophrenia and alcohol dependence.
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Indians Are Most Prone To These Cancers
Limited awareness, delayed diagnosis, and cultural stigmas around cancer also play a role in poor outcomes.
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World Purple Day 2025: Symptoms, Causes And Key Facts About Epilepsy
World Purple Day 2025: This global movement was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a Canadian girl who wanted to educate people about epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding it.
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"Stigma Can Kill Even Before TB": Meghalaya Woman's Fight Against Tuberculosis
The 33-year-old from Meghalaya's who lost a lung to the ailment and is coping with its impact, has gone from being a tuberculosis survivor to a TB champion and is helping others to combat not just the disease but also the stigma accompanying it.
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"Divorced, Desi, Thriving": Pak Woman's Viral Video Challenges Separation Stigma
In a heartfelt caption, Ihsan opened up about the deep-seated stigma surrounding divorce in Pakistani society, particularly for women.
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Oprah Winfrey Says World "Has Always Shamed Overweight People"
Reflecting on her public journey, Winfrey shared the emotional toll of tabloid exploitation and societal judgment.
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China Cancels Transgender Icon's Dance Shows, Raising LGBTQ Crackdown Fears
Jin Xing is a rare symbol of success and visibility in China, where transgender individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination
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World AIDS Day 2024: A Call To Action For Ending The AIDS Epidemic
The 2024 theme, "Take the rights path: My health, my right!", highlights the need to address discrimination and ensure healthcare access for everyone, aiming to meet the 2030 goal of eradicating AIDS.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu On Fighting Societal Stigma: "You Are Supposed To Feel Like A Failure"
Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke about the judgement she faced from society after her divorce
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Health Decoder: How To Talk To A Gynaecologist Without Feeling Awkward
Visiting a gynaecologist shouldn't feel like a dreaded viva exam. Yet for many Indian women, embarrassment, cultural stigma, or lack of awareness make conversations in the clinic awkward and incomplete.
-
Serena Williams Reveals She Lost 14 kg Using Weight-Loss Medication: "I Feel Great"
According to Williams, the medication has not only helped her lose weight but also improved her overall health, with noticeable enhancements in her blood sugar levels.
-
Japan's Aging Atomic Bomb Survivors' Urge World To Abolish Nuclear Weapons
80 years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many of the remaining Japanese survivors are increasingly frustrated by growing nuclear threats and the acceptance of nuclear weapons by global leaders.
-
Sister Kills HIV-Positive Brother In Karnataka To 'Protect Family's Honour'
In a shocking case of HIV-related stigma, a 23-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect the family's honour" in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
-
Anatomy Of Crime: Why Are Women Criminals Treated Differently
The questions abound - why do women commit crimes, why are they treated differently than male criminals, are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered.
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Using AI Chatbots As Therapist? Study Issues Chilling Warning
Researchers at Stanford University found that AI chatbots reflected harmful social stigma towards illnesses like schizophrenia and alcohol dependence.
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Indians Are Most Prone To These Cancers
Limited awareness, delayed diagnosis, and cultural stigmas around cancer also play a role in poor outcomes.
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World Purple Day 2025: Symptoms, Causes And Key Facts About Epilepsy
World Purple Day 2025: This global movement was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a Canadian girl who wanted to educate people about epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding it.
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"Stigma Can Kill Even Before TB": Meghalaya Woman's Fight Against Tuberculosis
The 33-year-old from Meghalaya's who lost a lung to the ailment and is coping with its impact, has gone from being a tuberculosis survivor to a TB champion and is helping others to combat not just the disease but also the stigma accompanying it.
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"Divorced, Desi, Thriving": Pak Woman's Viral Video Challenges Separation Stigma
In a heartfelt caption, Ihsan opened up about the deep-seated stigma surrounding divorce in Pakistani society, particularly for women.
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Oprah Winfrey Says World "Has Always Shamed Overweight People"
Reflecting on her public journey, Winfrey shared the emotional toll of tabloid exploitation and societal judgment.
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China Cancels Transgender Icon's Dance Shows, Raising LGBTQ Crackdown Fears
Jin Xing is a rare symbol of success and visibility in China, where transgender individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination
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World AIDS Day 2024: A Call To Action For Ending The AIDS Epidemic
The 2024 theme, "Take the rights path: My health, my right!", highlights the need to address discrimination and ensure healthcare access for everyone, aiming to meet the 2030 goal of eradicating AIDS.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu On Fighting Societal Stigma: "You Are Supposed To Feel Like A Failure"
Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke about the judgement she faced from society after her divorce
