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Talk, Talk, Talk: One Thing We Do Better than Apes
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Chat is what humans are all about.
The Shocking Truth About Married Girls
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Why does marriage at a young age bother us so much in Western culture?
How Soy Supplements May Affect Breast-Cancer Genes
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Taking soy protein supplements may lead to some concerning genetic changes for women with breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Abortion Debate: Little Evidence Sonograms Change Minds, Doctors Say
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
A proposed law in Texas would mandate sonograms for women seeking abortion. Will it change the abortion rate?
Roe v. Wade: Facts about the landmark case
By Nicoletta Lanese published
In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 ruling.
Why do women tend to outlive men?
By Tyler Santora published
Women tend to outlive men because of biological and social factors.
Marijuana use may reduce chances of getting pregnant
By Rachael Rettner published
Women who use marijuana while they are trying to conceive may be less likely to get pregnant.
6 times that 2020 showed us women from antiquity were totally badass
By Mindy Weisberger published
This year, archaeologists discovered intriguing evidence showing that women of the ancient world were not to be trifled with.
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