Migraine headaches are three times more common in women than in men and are usually described as throbbing pain on one side of the head or behind the eye. Migraines are often associated with nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light or noise.
Grameen Bank. One of the first major microcredit institutions, Grameen Bank was founded in 1974 in Bangladesh by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. His foundation has helped millions of low-income entrepreneurs -- predominantly women -- in the developing world get access to loans.
The first country to receive a World Bank loan was France. The Bank's president at the time, John McCloy, chose France over two other applicants, Poland and Chile. The loan was for US$250 million, half the amount requested, and it came with strict conditions.