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Scientists Invent a ‘Machine’ That Helps Women Get Promoted
Researchers reveal how women can be tricked into overcoming their anxiety around touting their own achievements, but there’s a catch
GM’s New Boss Is a Woman, but the CEO Gender Gap Is Still Gaping
Even as Mary Barra takes over America’s biggest car company, questions remain about whether progress has stalled for women at the top
Why Men’s and Women’s Brains Work Differently: It’s All About the Wiring
The latest imaging data reveals gender-based differences in the way brain networks are connected.
No Satisfaction: Woman Are Less Likely to Orgasm During Casual Sex
The hookups may be exciting, but they’re ultimately anti-climactic for many women
Men Walk Slower When They’re In Love
Is your partner slowing his stride? It may mean he’s smitten.
Women Living Longer Worldwide
Fewer women are dying of childbirth-related health issues, but a World Health Organization (WHO) report says more can be done to improve women’s health by addressing more than reproductive concerns.
Q&A With Author Gabrielle Glaser: Wine, Women and the Dangers of AA
Gabrielle Glaser on what she learned while researching her new book, “Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink — and How They Can Regain Control”
How Cultural Stereotypes Lure Women Away From Careers in Science
Women may be underrepresented in science and technology not because they are less skilled in those areas or because they face specific gender barriers to entering these fields, but because they may find better opportunities elsewhere.
Why Are We Arguing about ‘Having It All’ When Most Parents Have So Little?
The debate over whether elite women can “have it all” is mere distraction from the real question at hand: we know how to help American families succeed, so why aren’t we doing it?
Study: Soy Doesn’t Boost Memory in Older Women
Many aging women add soy to their diets for its widely touted health benefits. But a recent study finds that better brain function isn’t one of them.
Is Obesity Causing a Rise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women?
Rheumatoid arthritis may soon be added to the growing list of health risks associated with obesity. According to a recent Mayo Clinic study, women with a history of obesity are at a higher risk of developing rheumatoid …
Study: For Some Women in their 40s, Routine Mammograms May Be Worth the Risks
The mammogram debate was reignited this week with two new studies suggesting that routine breast cancer screening may benefit women in their 40s if they have certain risk factors.