Articles tagged with Womens Studies
A study of 1.3 million women found that quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of premature death, with smokers who stop before age 30 avoiding nearly all excess risk. The risks associated with smoking are substantial and increase with the amount smoked, highlighting the importance of quitting to extend life.
A study by Catalyst found that one-third of the labor force, including both men and women, may be affected by after-school care concerns, leading to worker stress and lost productivity. Companies can reduce this stress by offering flexible work arrangements and supports for working parents.
A five-year project aims to investigate the under-representation of women in top leadership roles in medical schools, with a focus on cultural change and action research. The study will examine the marginalization of minority and generalist faculty as well.
A four-year study found a sharp decline in HRT prescribing after the Million Women Study's publication, whereas an earlier study had little effect. Widespread media coverage is believed to have played a significant role in this change.
A US national study is seeking women who have donated eggs prior to May 2001 to understand their physical and emotional experience. The research aims to analyze the role of payment in women's motivation to donate eggs, a practice common in the US but not allowed in other countries.