Reproductive health is impacted by environmental pollution, such as PFAS and microplastics. Discover what the science shows.

As a feminist law reform organization, the National Association of Women and the Law strongly condemns forced and coerced sterilization. It is a grave violation of bodily autonomy that ...

Male seahorses uniquely carry and nurture their young in a specialized brood pouch, which functions like a mammalian placenta ...

The Tennessee Senate’s Judiciary Committee recommended the Women’s Safety and Protection Act for passage. This legislation ...

The cloudberry, a popular northern dessert berry, reveals a surprising genetic origin after a study deciphers its complex evolution.

Spotted hyenas live in complex clans with females holding dominant positions over males. Rank is inherited through female lines, influencing access to resources and reproductive success. This social ...

Women's health researcher Jennifer Garrison on the key role that ovaries appear to play in female health and aging.

Indoor farms, also known as vertical farms, are popular among agricultural researchers and are expanding across the agricultural industry. Some benefits they have over outdoor farms include the ...

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Women are more likely than men to develop PTSD. Social factors and trauma type play important roles. But researchers have long wondered about the role of biology.

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Introduction Running is a popular recreational activity worldwide, with women’s participation growing rapidly over the past decade. Compared with men, women runners are more likely to sustain a ...