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Women Have Lower Infection Risk in Hospitals, Study Finds
By Bahar Gholipour published
Women are at lower risk for infections; researchers suggest possible biological factors.
Can Biology Explain Sex Differences in Depression?
By Denise Chow published
Depression rates are higher among women than men. Why?
11 Big Fat Pregnancy Myths
By Robin Nixon published
To separate fact from fiction, we examined the science behind the hearsay.
Why Baby's Hungry Cry Tugs at Women (But Not Men)
By Karen Rowan published
A study of brain scans suggests that women are hard-wired to respond to crying babies in ways that men aren't,
Women Who Drink and Doze Are Losing Out on Sleep
By Iris Tse published
Women who like to lull themselves to sleep with a drink or two may want to think twice -- a new study shows alcohol can disrupt the sleep patterns of women more than those of men.
It's Official: Men Can't Read Women's Emotions
By Tia Ghose published
Men have more trouble reading emotion from women's eyes compared to men's, new research suggests
Men & Women Alike Struggle With Work-Life Balance
By Stephanie Pappas published
Work-life balance isn't just a woman's problem.
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