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Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Suicide Risk is Higher at Certain Points in Menstrual Cycle, Study Finds
New research has uncovered a connection between suicidal thoughts and actions, and specific parts of a person’s monthly cycle.
These 3 Black Women Made Their Marks at the 2024 Emmys
Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson and Niecy Nash-Betts have been wow-ing us with their wits and talents for years. At the 2024 Emmy Awards, they were rightfully recognized.
This Minnesota City is Embarking Upon a New, Women-Led Chapter
All seven seats in the St. Paul city council are now occupied by women. It’s also the youngest and most diverse council the city has ever seen.
Lily Gladstone: Historic Golden Globes Win ‘Doesn’t Belong to Just Me’
The “Killers of the Flower Moon” star became the first Indigenous best-actress winner, in a night featuring several landmark wins.
Despite ‘Barbie,’ There’s Still Not Enough Women Directors
Don’t let one blockbuster fool you, researchers say. Little progress has been made when it comes to getting women behind the camera.
She Was a Teen Mom. Now, She Helps Student Parents Earn Degrees
Nicole Lynn Lewis launched Generation Hope to assist young parents who are furthering their educations while caring for families.
Staff Picks: 10 Posts (By Us) That Sum Up One Hell of a Year
For women especially, 2023 has been a roller coaster ride. The Story Exchange was there to chronicle the ups and downs.
Scientists May Have Found the Key to Curing Morning Sickness
Many struggle with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The findings of a new study might lead the way to changing that.
Experts: More than a Third of Pregnancies Come With Long-Term Health Problems
A team of international researchers discovered that tens of millions of people who give birth grapple with long-lasting complications, be they physical or mental.
The ‘Underground’ Mexican Group That’s Helping Americans Access Abortions
Bloodys Red Tijuana is working to get people in the U.S. the abortion pills they need, regardless of any laws that might restrict their access.
This Singer Just Made History by Rockin’ Her Way to the Top of the Charts
Brenda Lee’s holiday hit, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” was released in 1958. It just topped the Billboard Hot 100 last month.
Study: Millennial, Gen Z Women ‘At the Highest Risk of Early Death’ in Decades
New research finds that a confluence of factors – from a broken healthcare system and a pandemic, to toxic social media content – is harming younger.
As Window Closes, a Rush of Sex Abuse Suits Against Moguls, Mayors
A new law gave victims of sexual assault a one-year opportunity to file civil suits against their alleged attackers, whether or not the statute of limitations had run out.
9 Women-Led Comfort Movies to Cozy Up To
Grab a blanket and your biggest bowl of popcorn – it’s time to snuggle up with our list of super-fun, feel-good films.