Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is a deeply controversial practice with cultural, religious, and social implications. It is practiced in various Muslim-majority countries, but it is not an Islamic requirement. Rather, it is rooted in cultural traditions that […]

Vitamin Deficiency May be Why You’re So Tired – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains how to Kickstart your Energy by Getting Essential Nutrients in a Well-rounded Diet, Along with More Sleep and Exercise

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Vitamin Deficiency May be Why You’re So Tired – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains how to Kickstart your Energy by Getting Essential Nutrients in a Well-rounded Diet, Along with More Sleep and Exercise

By Lina Begdache, THE CONVERSATION  Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked […]