Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent
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Co-workers could bear costs of accommodating religious employees in the workplace if Supreme Court tosses out 46-year-old precedent
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Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health
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The Supreme Court rules mifepristone can remain available – here’s how 2 conflicting federal court decisions led to this point
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A new femininity is starting to emerge in China
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Anti-mifepristone court decisions rely on medical misinformation about abortion and questionable legal reasoning
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Hungry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
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Ditching a friend who is not like you can deepen social inequality
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Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here’s what to watch for
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In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake disaster – this disparity may lead to dwindling trust in government
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