Women who experience inadequate hours of sleep can have up to a 75% increased risk of developing heart disease.
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U.S. Olympic Athletes: Uniforms Put ‘Every Vulnerable Piece of Your Body on Display’
Nike unveiled its uniforms for U.S. athletes participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The women’s outfits leave little to the imagination.
Women in Cybersecurity Face Obstacles to Hiring and Advancement, New Study Finds
Women working in the cyber field also complained of sexual inappropriateness and being asked to do menial tasks.
Women Can’t Escape Pay Gaps, Even in Freelancing
With gig work on the rise, researchers found that male freelancers charged 26.4% more than female freelancers — a pretty significant pay gap.
Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Case
A 2,000-strong cohort of Swiss women sued their own government over its lack of action in combating climate change. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in their favor.
In Her New Book, a Women’s Health Expert Takes On a Broken Medical Industry
Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the problems faced by women seeking healthcare in “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.”
After Tennis Retirement, Serena Williams Is Now Winning as an Investor
Serena Ventures, Williams’ venture capital fund, has invested in 14 companies that reached unicorn status.
March Madness Is Over, and It’s a Win For Women’s Sports
NCAA’s Final Four tournament between Iowa and Connecticut on Friday peaked at 17 million views, which is the highest audience for any basketball game on record.
They Almost Died Without Abortion Access. Now, They’re Campaigning for Biden
Women who nearly died due to abortion restrictions are supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says abortion laws should be left up to states.
Taylor Swift Is Now One of the Richest Women in the World, Forbes Reveals
Thanks to her Eras Tour, the pop singer amps up her net worth and joins a short list of self-made billionaire women.
Lizzo Says She’s Quitting Music, Cites Ongoing Criticism
The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer says she is tired of getting dragged by everyone in her life and from people on the internet.
Gabrielle Union: Let’s Talk More About Periods, Perimenopause
Growing up, discussions in Union’s household about reproductive health did not exist — something the actress says she’s trying to change.
Women Musicians Are 8 Times More Likely to Face Discrimination, Study Finds
New research reveals pervasive and persistent problems of gender bias, sexual harassment and income inequality for women of the UK music scene.
U.S. Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold Current Abortion Pill Rules
After hearing arguments over whether mifepristone, an abortion drug, should be available by mail, the largely conservative court seemed likely to preserve access.
Misty Copeland Gets Real About Her Experience as a Black Ballerina
Copeland says she’s been asked to lighten her skin, a pressure many Black dancers have faced in the white-dominated ballet world.