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Mar 07, 2014 09:46 AM EST

Men Outperform Women in the Workplace: Mental State to Blame

Industrialized nations across the world that feature workplace equality among men and women were subjected to an international study conducted by Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa in Israel.

Mar 03, 2014 04:07 PM EST

Men vs. Women: Who is More Cooperative With Members of Their Own Sex?

Stereotypes of interpersonal relationships have historically portrayed men as beings who "keep to themselves" whereas women have been thought to be open and very communicative. Now, scientists have found out whether it's men or women who are better at cooperating.

Feb 14, 2014 05:04 PM EST

Evolution is the Root of the Cause for Women’s Sex Preferences

In honor of the holiday, don’t be completely discouraged if the girl of your dreams didn’t accept your request to be your Valentine. If her reasoning isn’t completely based on your shortcomings, studies have shown that her sexual preferences vary during ovulation cycles.

Feb 07, 2014 09:12 PM EST

Strokes Hurt Women's Lives more than Men

For those that suffer a stroke, recovery can be a difficult and daunting process. Yet a recent study shows that recovery can be more difficult for women than men.

Dec 31, 2013 09:05 AM EST

Women on Dialysis Are Surprisingly Satisfied with Their Sex Lives

It turns out that sexual dysfunction for women on long-term hemodialysis is a lot less common than previously thought. Scientists have found that efforts to assess and treat sexual dysfunction among women on dialysis likely require one-on-one discussions between physicians and patients to identify t...

Dec 22, 2013 07:52 PM EST

Do Women Need more Sleep than Men? Study

A recent study conducted by researchers from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, suggests that women who undergo a lot of stress--including mental and physical stimulus--may require more sleep than men, in general.

Sep 30, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Less Invasive Tests for Detecting Cervical Cancer Coming Soon

An international team from a Virginia based pharmaceutical company, Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, has discovered a pioneering way of detecting fatal cervical cancer in India.

Sep 25, 2013 09:31 AM EDT

Researchers Link Drinking Habits to Intimate Partner Violence

Millions of Americans fall prey to IPV every year; about 85 percent of the total IPV victims are women according to Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Sep 11, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

Sitting for Long Hours leads to Depression in Middle-Aged Women: Study

A recent study conducted by the researchers of the Victoria University along with the University of Queensland have found that people who sit for longer hours throughout the day portray the symptoms of having depression.

Sep 10, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

Hypertensive Women who Smoke are 20 Percent More Prone to Fatal Brain Bleeding

A long-term and population-based Finnish study on SAH (Subarachnoid haemorrhage), conducted on the basis FINRISK health examination surveys have found that a combination of some risk factors like smoking, female gender and hypertension lead to SAH.