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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.
Why women make way less than men do in more religious places
By Stephanie Pappas published
The more religious a country or state, the bigger the gap in earnings between men and women.
Young women may be likelier to die after heart attacks than men
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists don't yet know why death rates were higher among women in the study.
Pandemic childcare is way more stressful for moms than dads
By Stephanie Pappas published
Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality.
How COVID-19 might affect a pregnant woman's placenta
By Rachael Rettner published
Most of the 16 women in the study showed signs of abnormal blood flow in their placentas, but delivered healthy babies.
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