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New study shows: Women live longer – but men have more quality of life

According to a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO), the average lifeexpectancy for men is 69 years, whereas women typically live up to 74 years on average.Globally, women tend to...

Breaking barriers: How women have redefined work in Corporate America over the past decade

Ten years ago, I left a corporate job in the technology industry feeling burned out, having witnessed and personally experienced bias, racism, and sexual harassment. At the time, the dominant narrative around...

What JD Vance has actually said about women

Multiple clips of JD Vance's past comments about women and women's issues have resurfaced after he was announced as Donald Trump's running mate on Monday. Vance has accused the media of misrepresenting...

Maternal deaths found to be highest in States with abortion restrictions, study reveals

New research indicates that states with strict abortion restrictions are experiencing higher rates of maternal deaths. The Commonwealth Fund analyzed data from 2021 to 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade...

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Timeless hairstyles that have shaped fashion: Iconic looks from Jane Birkin to Brigitte Bardot

Women Herbert Bauernebel - September 4, 2024, 2:16 pm

Hair holds more significance than we often realize. It's as much a reflection of our emotions as it is a tool for transformation, which...

JD Vance went viral for ‘cat lady’ comments: The centuries-pld trope that won’t die

Women Herbert Bauernebel - August 29, 2024, 5:30 am

Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance's criticism of prominent Democrats as “childless cat ladies” has ignited a wave of outrage among women, who...

The Fight for Women’s Rights: Political Representation and the Battle Over Abortion

Women Herbert Bauernebel - August 15, 2024, 1:21 pm

Although the majority of Americans are in favor of abortion rights, recent events have caused a significant shift in the landscape. With the overturning...

Addressing the Gender Gap in STEM: Lessons from Christina DiMarino

Women Herbert Bauernebel - August 15, 2024, 1:13 pm

Currently, only 35% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)fields are women, with engineering and computer sciences having the biggest imbalances.According...

Closing the gender gap: The importance of female leadership representation

Women Herbert Bauernebel - August 15, 2024, 1:08 pm

March is Women's History Month, a time to highlight the crucial role of women leaders in the professional world. Despite some progress made, there...

Over A thousand days ago, the Taliban banned Afghan girls from attending school, but some courageous young women continue to resist...

Women uslivecom - August 13, 2024, 9:49 am

It was June 8th since the Taliban banned girls over the age of 12 from attending school in Afghanistan. This ban, imposed just days...

Supporters claim that China has sentenced Sophia Huang Xueqin, a #MeToo journalist and activist, to jail for “subversion.”

Women uslivecom - August 13, 2024, 9:12 am

Prominent #MeToo journalist and activist Sophia Huang Xueqin, 36, was convicted of "subversion against the state" by a Chinese court on Friday and sentenced...

Harvard study finds that having a female manager can boost productivity in mixed-gender teams.

Women uslivecom - August 13, 2024, 9:07 am

A new study from Harvard Business School highlights the benefits of having more women in managerial roles in the workplace. The study emphasizes that poor...

Study Finds Water Births Do Not Raise Risk of Complications

Women uslivecom - August 13, 2024, 8:51 am

Research shows that using a water pool during labor for low-risk pregnancies is just as safe as giving birth out of water. A study has...

Female doctor reflects on pivotal moment behind HIV prevention drug trial

Women uslivecom - August 13, 2024, 8:47 am

Prof Linda-Gail Bekker receives ovation at Aids summit after presenting trial results of ‘miracle’ drug lenacapavir. When the doctor leading the trial of a groundbreaking...

Susan Wojcicki, Former CEO of YouTube, Dies at 56 of Cancer

Women uslivecom - August 11, 2024, 5:18 pm

"After her passing on August 9th, her husband took to Facebook to express the immeasurable influence she had on both our family and the...

Barbie director Greta Gerwig is TIME’S Woman of the Year 2024

Women Herbert Bauernebel - July 13, 2024, 2:12 pm

Greta Gerwig, a highly respected filmmaker and director behind theblockbuster hit “Barbie,” has been chosen as TIME Magazine'sWoman of the Year for 2024 Gerwig, who...

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South Carolina earns a top vote as UCLA, Gamecocks, and Notre Dame lead the women’s AP Top 25.

Lifestyle @USLive - January 20, 2025, 4:44 pm

South Carolina has navigated through a challenging stretch in its conference schedule, holding steady at No. 2 in the latest women's basketball rankings. The...

Cecile Richards, ex-president of Planned Parenthood and advocate for women’s rights, has passed away at the age of 67.

Lifestyle @USLive - January 20, 2025, 1:52 pm

Cecile Richards, a prominent advocate for women's rights and abortion access who led Planned Parenthood for 12 transformative years, has passed away at the...

How researchers with disabilities are improving accessibility in labs and fieldwork.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 18, 2025, 4:10 am

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The journey to Lost Lake was both steep and rugged, featuring sharp stones and deep fissures along the way. A...

Chronology: Significant milestones in the prolonged struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment

Lifestyle @USLive - January 17, 2025, 2:11 pm

The journey towards the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has its roots over a century ago when suffragist Alice Paul introduced the idea shortly after...

NCAA approves new framework to compensate women’s teams during March Madness

Lifestyle @USLive - January 15, 2025, 7:54 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Women's basketball teams will now receive compensation for participating in the NCAA Tournament, a change that reflects a long-overdue step toward...

Minnesota secures first women’s AP Top 25 ranking since 2019; UCLA, South Carolina, and Notre Dame maintain positions 1-3.

Alabama @USLive - January 13, 2025, 9:23 am

Minnesota has started the season strong, achieving its best record in 17 games and making its first entry into the women’s basketball rankings since...

116-year-old Japanese woman, recognized as the oldest person globally, has passed away

Health @USLive - January 4, 2025, 3:45 am

World's Oldest Person Passes Away TOKYO — A significant...

Rugby player Ilona Maher looks forward to her first game with Bristol as ticket sales reach historic highs.

Lifestyle @USLive - January 3, 2025, 8:43 am

BRISTOL, England — Ticket sales have reached unprecedented levels as U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher prepares to make her debut with the Bristol Bears...

She aims to set a world record by completing a daily marathon in 2024.

Fitness @USLive - December 31, 2024, 7:56 am

```html GHENT, Belgium — On the final day of 2024, Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne finally completed her monumental challenge of running a marathon every...

Pioneering model Dayle Haddon passes away due to suspected carbon monoxide exposure.

Beauty @USLive - December 28, 2024, 11:58 am

NEW HOPE, Pa. — Dayle Haddon, a renowned actress, activist, and pioneering former model for “Sports Illustrated,” tragically passed away at the age of...

Maritime workers drive worldwide commerce — including holiday presents. These organizations spread festive joy to them.

Business @USLive - December 24, 2024, 9:05 am

BARCELONA, Spain — On a warm December evening, four crew members from India, excited to explore the Mediterranean city where their container ship was...

Gisèle Pelicot expresses gratitude to supporters following the conviction of her ex-husband and his accomplices in a sexual assault trial.

Health @USLive - December 19, 2024, 5:49 pm

**AVIGNON, France** — Gisèle Pelicot described her “challenging ordeal” after a court convicted 51 men in a high-profile drugging-and-rape trial that has captivated France,...

Rulings are expected soon in the landmark French rape case that elevated Gisèle Pelicot to the status of a feminist icon.

International Crisis @USLive - December 18, 2024, 11:06 am

AVIGNON, France — Judges in France are set to announce significant verdicts on Thursday in a landmark trial involving allegations of drugging and rape,...

FIFA penalizes Panama’s soccer president for making fat-shaming remarks about a star player on the women’s national team.

International Soccer @USLive - 5 days ago

Rutgers first-year player Kiyomi McMiller bounces back from two-game sitting out, achieving a personal best of 33 points.

Lifestyle @USLive - January 12, 2025, 4:33 pm

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