Research Links State-Level Abortion Bans to Worse Care for Miscarriages

State-level abortion bans have led to substandard medical care for miscarriages, according to a new study led by clinician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University.

Some Dementia Risk Factors Have Disproportionately Larger Impacts on Women Than Men

Megan Fitzhugh and Judy Pa of the University of California, San Diego are co-authors of a new study that found women not only have a higher prevalence of certain dementia risk factors, but also experience stronger cognitive decline associated with other risks that are more common in men.

The Gender Gap in AI Adoption for Small Business Owners

Between 2019 and 2025, male-owned businesses have consistently adopted AI at a higher rate than women-owned businesses. Among different generations, Millennial and Gen Z owners are the most likely to use AI; however, these age groups also have the largest gender gaps in AI adoption.

Report Examines the Underfunding of Boston’s Nonprofits Focused on Women and Girls of Color

Of Greater Boston's $112 billion in total nonprofit revenue in 2023, only $1 billion went to women- and girls-serving organizations. Just $25 million went to groups specifically focused on women and girls of color.

Study Finds Significant Lack of Formal Sex Education for Young Men in the United States

A new study from It's On Us reveals that less than one of out every three college men learned about sex for the first time in a formal educational setting. Nearly 60 percent of young men say they had not been taught about consent or sexual communication in a formal setting prior to college.

Research Reveals the High Cost of Self-Care for Women

According to a new survey, women spend nearly a quarter of every paycheck on their health and hygiene needs. Over six in ten women say they cannot keep up with all their hygiene needs and often need to choose between financial and physical wellness.

Study Examines the U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate by Age, Race, and Educational Attainment

The maternal mortality rate in the United States surpasses rates of all high-income countries in Europe and Asia; however, recent increases in maternal mortality do not apply uniformly, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan's Arline Geronimus.

Gender Differences in How U.S. Adults Spend Their Time

Among Americans in their 30s, women spend nearly two hours more of their daily time on housework and caregiving than similarly aged men. Across all age groups, men spend a larger portion of their day working, watching television, relaxing, and exercising.

Gatorade Launches New Research Initiative on Women’s Hydration

“By conducting and publishing peer-reviewed studies on women's unique hydration and nutrition needs across life stages, we're not just advancing the science; we're establishing a new standard,” said Kimberly Stein, senior principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.

Research Finds All-Women Training Groups Lead to Better Career Outcomes

According to a new study, women who participated in an online career training program with an all-women cohort were more likely to complete their training on time, obtain a professional certification, and secure employment than women who were trained in mixed-gender environments.

There Are More Female Than Male Same-Sex Couple Households in the United States

From 2005 to 2024, the number of female same-sex married couple households more than doubled, while the number of male same-sex married couple households grew more modestly.

Study Compares Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young and Middle-Age Women

Emotional dysregulation is more strongly tied to disordered eating in middle-aged women than in younger women, according to a new study led by a recent doctoral graduate at Florida International University.