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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.
Doctors are testing whether estrogen could help men fight COVID-19
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Women infected with COVID-19 fare better, on average, than men. Do hormones have something to do with it?
Why do women have orgasms?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
There are a number of ideas about why the female orgasm happens.
Maryam Mirzakhani Won Math's Most Prestigious Medal Before She Died. Now There's a Prize in Her Honor.
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new prize for young female mathematicians honors Maryam Mirzhakhani, an Iranian mathematician who died of breast cancer at age 40.
7 Sexist Ideas That Once Plagued Science
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Ever had a wandering womb?
Medieval Warrior Woman Found in a Viking Graveyard Was No Viking
By Mindy Weisberger published
Analysis of her weapon suggested it came from what is now Poland.
How Does New Libdo-Boosting Drug for Women Work?
By Rachael Rettner published
It seems to excite the brain's reward system.
Alcohol Boosts the Risk of Breast Cancer. Many Women Have No Idea.
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking alcohol is known to raise women's risk of developing breast cancer, but many women aren't aware of this link.
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