Girls : Science World Report

Nov 26, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Girl Power: All-Female Expedition Set To Explore Antarctica

An all-female expedition is set to go to Antarctica as part of a project that aims to empower women in the science field.

Oct 11, 2016 05:15 AM EDT

Chores For Girls May Result To Low Self-Esteem, Boys Must Have Equal Share

Chores given to girls is overwhelming and can affect their self-esteem.

Oct 06, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Girls With ADHD More At Risk For Other Severe Mental Disorders

The study revealed that girls diagnosed with ADHD were more likely to develop depression, anxiety disorder, and other mental disorders.

Feb 22, 2016 03:35 PM EST

The HPV Vaccine Is Significantly Lowering Infection Rates

Thank the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lowering the risk of cancer-causing HPV strains among girls. The vaccine is currently recommended for young girls and boys aged 11 to 12.

Feb 04, 2016 08:45 PM EST

ADHD Linked To Obesity Risk In Girls

Did you know that ADHD may increase the risk of obesity, particularly in girls?

Oct 12, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

It Dawned On Researchers--Summer Babies Are Healthier

Babies born in the summer are more likely to be healthier than those born in in other seasons, according to a recent study. It dawned on the researchers--it's probably all that sun.

Oct 05, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Cell Phones: Compulsive Texting In Teenage Girls Lowers Academic Performance

We all love our cell phones, but too much time in front of an artificially lit screen can be detrimental to our eyes and our attention spans.

Sep 04, 2015 02:10 PM EDT

Autism: Boys, Girls With Behavioral Disorder Have Different Brain Structures

New findings published in the journal Molecular Autism show that brain differences between boys and girls may help explain certain discrepancies. For instance, girls with autism display less repetitive and restrictive behaviors than boys do.

Jun 28, 2015 11:52 PM EDT

A Solid Friendship Can Help Children From Low-Income Backgrounds Thrive

New findings published in the British Journal of Psychology reveal that friendship is very important for children, particularly those coming from a low-income background. The study results showed that relationships like these can make many of them more resilient.

Jun 26, 2015 11:39 PM EDT