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Judge Orders the USDA to Make the Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter

Lori Crofford — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:55:25 +0000

A judge in Brooklyn has order the USDA to make the morning-after pill available over the counter for anyone at any age.

Good Idea? Bad Idea? A Store That Sends a Package When Your Monthly Visitor Arrives

Lori Crofford — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:21:53 +0000

I know that there are just some things you don't talk about. I'm guessing one of those things is your PERIOD. Let's face it, it is something most women have to deal with on a monthly basis, so why not have some fun with it. I know that sounds weird, but a couple of girls in New York did just that and opened, The Period Store.

Study Reveals Women Experience More Road Rage Than Men

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:19:38 +0000

A new study has found women are lazier than men. Maybe they’re saving up their energy for when they get behind the wheel. That’s because when we’re talking about road rage, women have more than their fair share. And commuters are the most likely to lose their tempers behind the wheel — even if their [...]

Do You Believe There Is a 'War on Women?' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:04:11 +0000

Over the past few months, the term ‘war on women’ has been used by some Democrats to describe legislation pushed by some Republicans which would limit access to abortions and birth control. However, according to a Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 1,218 women, this talking point hasn’t really resonated with the public. Only [...]

How Many Times a Day Do Women Look in the Mirror?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:01 +0000

A new study confirms that women are checking their reflections in mirrors (or any reflective surface, for that matter) around eight times per day. The more shocking result of the study is that they don’t enjoy doing so. A study conducted by the UK’s Simple Skincare company polled 2,000 British women about their mirror habits [...]

Do Women and the Elderly Cause More Car Accidents Than Men and the Young?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:51:07 +0000

A recent study of accidents involving the gas pedals of vehicles yielded some age and gender-specific results. Female drivers hit the gas instead of the brake in two-thirds of these accidents which occur in static places like garages, as opposed to roadways due to spacing and reaction time. They also occur in drivers over the [...]

Is a Female Dominated Work Force a Positive Development?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:48 +0000

Depending on how the workforce is measured, women have either become the majority of workers in the United States or are right on the cusp of becoming so.

According to a new survey from Allstate-National Journal, most Americans think this is a positive development.

Our 10 Favorite Working Women for International Women's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:02:23 +0000

Women make the world go ‘round. Ok, we need men too, or the world would be lopsided and there would be no one to open jars, but it’s International Women’s Day, so we’re focusing on the fairer sex and how they make the world a better place. International Women’s Day was started in the early [...]

Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:14:39 +0000

A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.

Why Do Women Perform Better Than Men in Job Interviews?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:15 +0000

Jobs interviews are stressful for everyone, but a new study reveals that while women are generally more on edge before meeting with a prospective employer, their interviews went better than those of their male counterparts — mainly because the ladies coped with the stress better.

A Clogged Toilet Will Not Defeat Me: I Am Woman Hear Me Roar

Lori Crofford — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:19:12 +0000

Do you have those moments in life where you stop and think, "Is this seriously happening, I have so much going on and this is the cherry on top of the poop pile." I had one of those moments this weekend. I went to the bathroom to ya know take care of some business. The water was so clear because the toilet was clean and I didn't notice until my booty got a bath.

Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:39:04 +0000

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression. What’s more, the study results published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also revealed women who exercised at least 90 minutes per day were [...]

Men Are Quicker Than Women to Say 'I Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:17 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, men are three times more likely than women to be the first in a relationship to say ‘I love you.’ This was among the findings of a Penn State University study, which interviewed 172 college students on their relationships. The researchers also determined that these weren’t just empty words, and that [...]

Supplements Could Be Linked to Increased Risk of Death in Women

Shauna Wright — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:11:16 +0000

Vitamins are said to be good for you. According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, however, that may not always be the case.

Researchers reviewed the cases of 38,000 women over a 19-year period and found that those who took supplements had about a 2.4 percent increased risk of death over those who didn’t, which could be related to the compounds supplements contain — compounds that can be toxic in higher amounts and have a detrimental effect on those who use them long-term.

Chick Beer-The New Beer for Women Who Love Beer

Lori Crofford — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:33:34 +0000

Apparently there is a new beer on the market especially for women. It is called Chick Beer.Chick Beer has only 97 calories, and 3.5 carbs, plus it is less bitter and comes in a stylish bottle. According to their website: For years, men have dismissing lighter beers as chick beers, something “not on par with [...]

Are Working Women More Happily Married?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:37:17 +0000

For years, traditional wisdom has held that when both halves of a couple works, they spend less time together and are thus less happy in their marriages. A new study, however, seems to disprove that theory. Researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles and Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that the challenges of outside [...]