Author: Kanya Chauhan
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Alzheimer’s Supports the Patriarchy? A comprehensive look at the differences between female and male bodies and risk of AD
Within the population of the United States of America, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) disproportionately affects women a lot more than men, with 2/3 of the overall cases being women (Association 2016). Through numerous studies, it has been found that sex, after age, was the most determining factor in Alzheimer’s risk (Subramaniapillai et al. 2021). This is because women are more impacted negatively…
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Throw Away the Stigma, Not the Pads: What sustainable period products mean for the future
As the world moves towards greener technology in many different areas, period products are no exception. Although slowed by stigma around the topic of menstruation, focus has been shifted from regular plastic pads into ones with biodegradable materials, especially in green chemistry to fulfill the focus of degradation in the environment. (Fourcassier et al. 2022)…