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Meet 5 Women Who Made Scientific History

Men mainly dominate the scientific community. But some women also made significant contributions to the field of science like the women in this article.
Science Times - The World Is Designed for Men – but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

The World Is Designed for Men—but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

Air-conditioned offices often take average male body temperatures as the reference point, PPE sizes are based on male body sizes and characteristics. The tech sector continues to be a male-dominated field producing innovation and design that can reinforce gender stereotypes, or ignore the needs of women completely.

'Pet-Directed Speech' Used By Women To Talk With Their Dog

Like mothers, the study proved that it is best when women speak baby talk to their dog, just like how mother communicate with their newborn. Also, the use of verbal and non-verbal tricks and the intended function of vocal utterances provide dogs with information about their intentions and emotions.

Women are more at risk of Alzheimer’s

Women are more vulnerable to suffer Alzheimer's disease faster than men. Women are more likely vulnerable to suffer from mental decline faster than men when Alzheimer's start to take their toll, a study shows.

Extra Exams May Only Benefit Some Women with Dense Breasts

Currently it is suggested that all women with dense breasts get ultrasounds or other extra screenings after a mammogram, but a new study is now suggesting that those added tests may actually benefit only certain women.

Educated Women Likely to Have More Children

In a new study by the Pew Research Center and the Census Bureau, researchers have discovered that fewer women in the United States are childless in their 40s. The most significant drop was noticed for women who had master's degrees or doctorates. In 1994, 30 percent of the women with higher education were childless, but last year that number had dropped to 22 percent.

Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding has long been recommended by many of the leading medical authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The decision to breastfeed is a personal one and is likely to draw strong opinions from both friends and family. However, evidence showing breastfeeding is healthy for both mother and baby continues to grow.

Divorce Linked to an Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Women

The number one cause of death in the United States is coronary heart disease, according to recent statistics. The risk factors that are most often associated with this disease include high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. And according to a new study, women who have gone through a divorce are more likely to suffer from heart disease.

Divorce Chance Increases if Wife Has Serious Illness

Researchers at Iowa State University and Purdue discovered that married couples are more likely to divorce if a wife gets sick, compared to when a wife remains healthy. However, they were not able to determine who initiates the divorce.

Breast Cancer Patients Have Limited Knowledge of Their Disease

A new study published in the journal Cancer reveals that many women with breast cancer in the United States don't actually know much about their condition, with minority women being less likely to report accurate information about their tumors than Caucasian women.
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