In today’s world, appearance plays a significant role in social interactions and self-perception. Body shaming — especially among women — has become a prevalent issue, raising questions about why some ...

Body shaming, a prevalent issue in today’s society, deeply impacts the mental and emotional health of countless women. The culture of criticizing or making negative comments about a woman’s body, ...

Women who live to age 90, 95 or even 100 experience what's known as "exceptional longevity." An analysis published last month found one factor linking those long lives: maintaining a stable body ...

In a compelling new exploration of human biology, scientists are uncovering the hidden physical powers that help women consistently outlive men, even in the face of adversity and fewer resources. This ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Starre Vartan is the author of “The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us About the Power of the Female Body,” which will be published on July 15. People who lived through the Irish ...

Mathematicians have discovered that there is no exact formula for the “perfect” female body. A study recently published in Scientific Reports challenges long-standing assumptions about the most ...

Social media could be sparking the change for women, expert says. When the saying, “strong is the new skinny” exploded on social media, it seemed like a positive step forward for female body image.

Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional. She is author of the New ...

In the process of giving business presentations in 34 countries, I’ve noticed many generalizations about male and female body language seem to be standard around the world. Of course, I also realize ...

Many women wonder "why do women get tattoos" as they think about getting their first ink. Studies show that 23% of American ...

In “The Second Sex” (1949), Simone de Beauvoir examined the social situation of women, arguing that in Western culture men are treated as Subjects whereas women are relegated to Others. Cat Bohannon’s ...