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Women in Combat: Physical Differences May Mean Uphill Battle
By Tia Ghose published
The military has officially opened all combat positions to both men and women, but there are still big differences in the strength of average men and women.

Gay Conversion Therapy Harms Minors, Government Says
By Tia Ghose published
A new federal report argues that gay conversion therapy shouldn't be offered to minors, because there's no evidence it works and some evidence it is harmful.

'Guevedoces': Rare Medical Condition Hides Child's Sex Until Age 12
By Rachael Rettner published
Some children with a rare genetic condition appear female at birth but later develop a penis and testes around the time puberty begins. But what causes this to happen?

Women's Libido Pill Faces Skepticism After Approval
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Addyi, the new libido-enhancing pill for women, was approved by the FDA, but many health care professionals are still skeptical about whether women really need the drug.

Why Do Breakups Hurt More for Women? Blame Evolution
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Your gender might affect how you experience a broken heart.

Nobel Scientist's Claim Examined: Do Women Actually Cry More?
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
Studies show women do cry more than men — though not, as Tim Hunt claimed, because they can't take criticism, but because of various biological, social and environmental factors.
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