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12,000-Year-Old Shaman's Elaborate Funeral Had 6 Stages
By Mindy Weisberger published
A diminutive woman buried in a cave site in Israel 12,000 years ago was likely a person of importance and was interred with great ceremony.
Plunging Neckline May Help Women Land More Job Interviews
By Cari Nierenberg published
Women who wear a sexy outfit in a job application photo may have a much better shot of landing an interview, a new study that involved mostly male job recruiters finds.
Pretty Risky: Men Would Skip Condoms with Attractive Women
By Sara G. Miller published
When a woman is more attractive, a man is less likely to intend to use a condom with her, a new study finds.
Female Firsts: 7 Women Who Broke Barriers in Science and Tech
By Sara G. Miller published
Hillary Clinton is the first woman to receive a major party's nomination. Here are seven other women who had historic "firsts."
Working Together? Male and Female Brains Just Aren't in Sync
By Sara G. Miller published
Think that men and women think differently?
Obesity Rate in US Women Climbs to 40%
By Rachael Rettner published
The obesity rate among U.S. women continues to tick upward, with the latest study showing that about 40 percent of American women are obese.
Income Inequality: Is There a Grooming Gap?
By Sara G. Miller published
A recent study suggests that appearance matters when it comes to income — but putting more effort into how you look has a bigger payoff for women.
How the Plants Around Your Home May Affect Your Life Span
By Rachael Rettner published
Having a lot of green around your home might help you live longer, according to a new study of more than 100,000 U.S. women.
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