Alzheimer’s disease
Women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, with 2 out of 3 cases affecting women. New research shows tailored lifestyle changes can significantly lower this risk.
India Honors Seven Women Change-Makers
India celebrates 75 years of independence with the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,” honoring seven remarkable women in healthcare, environment, and aviation for their exceptional contributions.
Long-Covid-19 Syndrome Affects Women More Than Men
A study reveals that women face longer-lasting effects from Covid-19 than men, with many still struggling with symptoms like fatigue and joint pain a year after hospital discharge.
Burnout, Lack of Flexible Work Driving Working Women Away from Employers
The Deloitte “Women @ Work 2022” report finds that burnout and lack of flexible work are major barriers for women, with 53% reporting higher stress levels and almost 50% feeling burned out.
British Sexism
Women across politics demanded action against sexism after a story accused Angela Rayner of trying to distract Boris Johnson by crossing her legs during debates.
Young Women Earning More than Young Men in Many U.S. Cities
Morgantown, WV, stands out as a city where young women earn 14% more than men, highlighting a unique trend in gender pay equality.
9 Women Icons of American History
Margaret Hamilton played a key role in Apollo 11, leading the team that developed the spacecraft's guidance system and navigation software.
NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins to Join Trailblazing List
Jessica Watkins will be the fifth Black woman to go to space, joining a select group of pioneers at the ISS, marking a significant moment for diversity in the space industry.
Female Genital Mutilation: World Needs to Wake Up to the Menace
Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the removal of external genitalia for non-medical reasons, affecting over 200 million women and girls worldwide, with many more at risk.
26 Women & Girls Missing, 5 Found Dead in Northern Mexico
At least 26 women and girls have gone missing in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Efforts to find them are ongoing as the state grapples with a surge in gender violence and unsolved cases.
Women's Earnings Fall after Childbirth: Study
A Cornell study shows that U.S. mothers’ earnings drop significantly after their first child, while fathers' earnings remain steady. This pattern has persisted despite progress in other gender equality areas.
Are the Changing Rules of Work Good for Women?
The pandemic forced many businesses to adopt remote work, but this shift has been especially tough on women, who faced job losses and burnout due to added caregiving responsibilities.