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Female Firsts: 7 Women Who Broke Barriers in Science and Tech
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
Think that men and women think differently?
Obesity Rate in US Women Climbs to 40%
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?
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
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.
Hairy Situation: More Mustaches, Fewer Women in Top Medical Spots
Why are there more mustaches in top medicine jobs than women?
When Did Women Start to Outlive Men?
It's well known that women live longer than men, but this wasn't always the case: A new study finds that differences between men and women's life expectancies began to emerge in the late 1800s.
Women's Progress in Science and Engineering Since 1973 (Infographic)
Men outnumbered women 10 to 1 in the early Seventies, but today that gap has closed to two to one.
