24 h. ago The president is groped in broad daylight, and Mexican women cry: MeToo, MeToo, MeToo | Mona Eltahawy

After Claudia Sheinbaum was assaulted this week, her opponents claimed she staged it. From their own experiences, the women I met know she didn’t have to“Machismo in Mexico is so fucked up not even the president is safe,” said Caterina Camastra, a professor and feminist, when I talked to her in Morelia, a city west of the Mexican capital this week. Succinct and to the point, it is a sentiment shared by many women in Mexico after watching the now viral video of a drunk man groping the country’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, as she walked from the National Palace to the education ministry on Monday. Sheinbaum, who has pressed charges against the man, said much the same at her daily press briefing on Wednesday: “If they do this to the president, what happens to all the other women in the country?”Sheinbaum’s unprecedented position has made this a teaching moment in a country where women have long complained that sexual harassment and assault on streets and public transport...

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65 h. ago Mexicans left outraged by public sexual assault on their president

Women from all walks of life condemn ‘humiliating’ groping of Claudia Sheinbaum by drunken manThe groping of Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum by a drunken man has sparked outrage among women, many of whom saw their own fears and experiences reflected in her plight.“If the president suffered assault with that level of protection and those guards it means that all of us women can be assaulted at any moment,” said Patricia Reyes, a 20-year-old student. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Mexican women outraged by public sexual assault on their president

‘Humiliating’ groping of Claudia Sheinbaum by drunken man prompts widespread condemnationThe groping of Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum by a drunken man has sparked outrage among women, many of whom saw their own fears and experiences reflected in her plight.“If the president suffered assault with that level of protection and those guards it means that all of us women can be assaulted at any moment,” said Patricia Reyes, a 20-year-old student. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Doctor's warning as taking common winter vitamin could cause serious health issue

Taking too much of this supplement could cause damage to your bones

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65 h. ago Peanut patch treatment 'helps toddlers build tolerance to deadly allergy'

A huge breakthrough has been made with a treatment that could 'help toddlers build tolerance to a potentially-deadly and common allergy' - but researchers also issued a warning to parents

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3 d. ago Almost 30% of people abused as children, England and Wales data shows

ONS data, which includes emotional, physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect, suggests 13.6 million people affectedNearly a third of women in England and Wales were abused as a child, along with just over a quarter of men, according to new figures which for the first time include emotional, physical or sexual abuse as well as neglect.The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates 31.5% of women and 26.4% of men experienced some form of abuse as a child, a total of 13.6 million – almost three in 10 – people. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Drivers told to put common household item on car windscreens in November

A common issue for drivers in the colder months is misted up windscreens, but there's a simple hack to solve the problem - and it's an item many have in their cupboards at home

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3 d. ago Common antibiotic for skin issue may also slash the risk of a mental health condition

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh were part of a team that scrutinised data from over 56,000 adolescents

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4 d. ago AA issues warning on 'common mistake' motorists make when demisting windscreen

A foggy windscreen is bound to happen during the winter months but knowing how to properly clear it is very important.

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6 d. ago Tottenham rally against Liverpool reveals Ho’s and Taylor’s WSL tasks

Bethany England gives Tottenham a 2-1 win that shows one new manager has made a quicker impression than the otherTottenham compounded Liverpool’s woes with a 2-1 victory at Brisbane Road on Sunday, continuing Gareth Taylor’s side’s search for their first points of the season. It was an illustration of the parallels and contrasts between two teams who are, in a multitude of ways, on relatively similar trajectories in the Women’s Super League but who are equally experiencing contrasting fortunes in the opening stages of this season.With this win, Spurs consolidated their fine start to life under Martin Ho to remain fourth, while Liverpool are rooted in the danger zone. The disparity between the two is underlined by the data – Tottenham are the team who have outperformed their expected points by the biggest margin this season; Liverpool are the ones who have underperformed the most. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Gut doctor Megan Rossi issues 'think again' alert over common toilet habit

Dr Megan Rossi said can cause a number of health issues

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8 d. ago Heart doctor's warning to people who take high blood pressure medication

A heart doctor has issued a warning to people who are taking medication for common health issues such as high blood pressure and cholesterol

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9 d. ago Medication alert for anyone with 8 common conditions this Halloween

A clinical pharmacist has issued an alert for anyone taking with these eight common conditions this Halloween

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1 week ago BBC doctor issues warning to anyone taking common acid reflux drug

Dr Punam Krishan has told anyone taking PPIs like omeprazole for heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion to do one thing

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1 week ago ‘The exhilarating hobby that helped me overcome menopausal anxiety’

Claire Jones, 52, discovered a passion that has inspired her to help other women experiencing similar issues

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1 week ago Black women with fibroids face delays and poor care in the UK, says report

Exclusive: All-party parliamentary group on black health found 27% not offered any treatment after diagnosisBlack women in the UK who experience symptoms caused by fibroids are facing delays, poor care and dismissal by healthcare professionals according to a parliamentary report.Published by the all-party parliamentary group on black health, the report included a survey of more than 500 women regarding their experience of uterine fibroids, with more than 70% of respondents being Black British. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Banish condensation on windows and save money on bills with £2.99 method

Condensation on windows is a common issue in UK homes during the winter months, but one savvy homeowner has shared a simple hack to prevent it using a simple item

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2 w. ago Covid experts issue warning to anyone with common habit as Stratus circulates UK

Those who do this as part of their daily routine may be more susceptible to the virus.

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2 w. ago The menopause side effect millions of women experience but don't talk about... 'massive system failing'

Women bracing for menopause know to prepare for the hot flashes, mood swings and brain fog, but another side effect of 'the change' occurs outside of the body - and it is rarely spoken about.

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2 w. ago Free NHS blood pressure checks available to certain England residents in pharmacies

Although common, high blood pressure can cause serious issues such as heart attacks and strokes if left untreated

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