Coffee-drinkers less likely to die from certain diseases
People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or Parkinson's disease, US researchers said Monday. Both...
View Article65% Of Women Don't Think Men Consider Them Equals At Work
In advance of the new documentary "MAKERS: Once and for All," HuffPost Women teamed up with MAKERS to explore what men and women believe the state of gender equality is today, both in politics and in...
View ArticleHow to pull the birds: whether you’re territorial, a girlfriend stealer or a...
(Source: The University of Sheffield) Whether you're territorial, a girlfriend stealer, or a cross dresser - when it comes to finding a partner, scientists have discovered that for some birds it's all...
View ArticleField Poll shows support for taxing e-cigarettes (CDA - California Dental...
(Source: CDA - California Dental Association) Recent Field Poll results released in November showed strong support for taxing and regulating electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), a key component of the...
View ArticleRonda Rousey’s moral strength as compelling as dominance in octagon
The main boulevard in Sarajevo was ghostly quiet on Thursday evening and images of Ronda Rousey speaking on television were easily visible in the cafes and bars. This city seems far removed from the...
View ArticleThat Time I Lost My Mind Trying to Conceive at Almost 40
View photo. I was 40 years old when I gave birth to my daughter. I don’t remember ever making a conscious choice to become a mother later in life. It’s just the way things worked out. I met my husband...
View ArticleWatch Drunk Women's Dreams Come True In Perfect Puppy Surprise
What happens when a few women get drunk and then a bunch of adorable puppies arrive? As documented by a new BuzzFeed video, it involves a few initial squeals, several priceless cuddle sessions and even...
View ArticleA ’supergene’ underlies genetic differences in testosteron levels and sexual...
(Source: Uppsala universitet) Press release Published 2015-11-16 The ruff is a Eurasian shorebird that has a spectacular lekking behaviour where highly ornamented males compete for females. Now two...
View ArticleGrainne Maguire: ‘Why I decided to live tweet my menstrual cycle to Enda Kenny’
As a little girl in Navan watching Zig and Zag I dreamed like most children born in the 1980s of one day maybe meeting the gang myself. I think I even wanted to marry Ray D’arcy for a bit. My little...
View ArticleUnderstanding people via `first-of-its-kind` Twitter study
Washington D.C, Nov 14 (ANI): Telling about people and their situations from only 140 characters may not seem easy, but a new first-of-its-kind study is using 20 million tweets to understand the...
View ArticleOut of Sight, Out of Mind
As American society nears a demographic tipping point whereby whites are no longer the majority, a culture built upon a straight white patriarchy is facing increased challenges. In 2011, California's...
View ArticleBallet Memphis' Return to New York
Ballet Memphis in I Am A Woman. Photo credit: Ari Denison. Religion. Sexism. Vice. Body image. Race. Dance is one of the most physical languages offered to man and explores the world through a visceral...
View ArticleTexas A&M Researchers Help Identify “Supergene” In Male Ruffs (Texas A&M...
(Source: Texas A&M University) Independent male ruff at lek with colorful ruff and head tuft. Photo credit: Ola Jennersten. The ruff is a Eurasian shorebird that has a spectacular 'lekking'...
View ArticleEmma Watson reveals what she hated about the first 'Harry Potter' movie
"Harry Potter" has become iconic in pop culture, creating one of the most successful franchises ever and launching the actors playing its famous trio of friends into stardom. But nothing is perfect,...
View ArticleA look at the abuse of pregnant women by health workers
By Rema Nagarajan Obstetric violence, the abuse of pregnant women by health workers, is shockingly common in the Indian medical system though it is rarely talked about. Recently, three infants died in...
View ArticleRace, Bias, and Inclusivity
There is a lot in the news right now about race, diversity, and inclusivity -- and I believe that this is a very good thing for our society to wrestle with openly. Before I go any further, I want to...
View ArticleGender diversity curbs CEO excess (UTS - University of Technology, Sydney)
(Source: UTS - University of Technology, Sydney) Chief executives are less likely to be overpaid when women are on a board's compensation committee, according to world-first research that draws a...
View ArticleThe labour room bullies
Obstetric violence, the abuse of pregnant women by health workers, is shockingly common in the Indian medical system though it is rarely talked about. Recently, three infants died in Uttar Pradesh's...
View ArticleMyths about age and pregnancy
If you are somebody who has thought of being pregnant much later in life, you are bound to be surrounded by questions like- how does my age affect my pregnancy? Will I be more prone to gestational...
View ArticleA Call for Evidence-Based Change Initiatives
"How many more reports do we need?" I asked myself as I read through the latest one documenting (again) the gap in gender parity in organizations. This particular report, "Women in the Workforce",...
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