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US Men's Condom Use Is on the Rise
By Rachael Rettner published
More than one-third of adult men in the United States now say they use condoms during sex.
Watching Porn at an Early Age Linked to Poor Attitudes Toward Women
By Rachael Rettner published
The age at which men first looked at porn appears to be related to their views on women later in life, but in surprising ways.
Why We Need to Stop Talking About Work-Life Balance As a 'Female' Struggle
By Stephanie Pappas published
Men and women struggle similarly to balance work and family, meaning that "having it all" is not solely a female struggle.
The New 'Doctor': Yes, a Time Lord Can Regenerate As a Woman
By Mindy Weisberger published
The Doctor is in — and for the first time in more than 50 years of "Doctor Who," she's a woman.
Many Women (and Docs) Are in the Dark on No. 1 Killer ― Heart Disease
By Sara G. Miller published
Can you name the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.? Nearly half of women can't, a new study finds — and that's a problem.
Sleepiness and Snoring Tougher for Women, Study Suggests
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Sleep disorders may affect women more severely than men.
Beyond Wonder Woman: 12 Mighty Female Warriors
By Mindy Weisberger published
Fictional Wonder Woman has no shortage of precedents — history offers plenty of examples of women who were fierce fighters and highly skilled military leaders.
Less Than 1 Drink Per Day May Raise Your Breast Cancer Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
Women who can't wait to have their glass of wine at the end of the day, take note: A new report concludes that even one small drink daily can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer.
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