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British woman wins case after being fired from job for her opinion on gender
A British woman who was fired for stating her beliefs has won her case in court. Maya Forstater was fired from her job in 2018 after tweeting that there were only two genders. Forstater tweeted that there were only two sexes in the human race: male and female. She also stated that the two were not interchangeable. The comments were seen as offensive to LGBT activists in Great Britain. Ms. Forstater was let go from her job at the Centre for Global Development following the comments. She later filed a lawsuit against the organization for violating her freedom of speech. The case even gained the support of JK Rowling who was also criticized for her support of Forstater. A justice in the case ruled in favor of the woman confirming that her rights were violated. Ms. Forstater says that she feels vindicated and that her opinion is a reflection of the majority of citizens in Great Britain.
SNBC HEALTH: The health benefits of mushrooms
The edible mushroom is a class of fungus that can ben beneficial to the human body in a number of ways. Mushrooms have been used since ancient times and assist in the improvement of the body’s function in a number of ways. According to research from Pennsylvania State University mushrooms fight against cancer. The fungus according to research showed a decrease in cancer patients when they consumed 18 grams or more. Mushrooms have anti-inflammatory properties and assist with improvement in cognitive skills. Shitake mushrooms help improve immunity function. Mushrooms also have nutrients that fight against memory illness such as Alzheimer’s. Consumers can grow their own mushrooms (growing organic is recommended). Researchers also advise purchasing organic mushrooms in the store and not to harvest the fungus growing wild as some of these can be toxic and deadly for human consumption.