KUOW Newsroom Getting past the ‘hot flash’ cliché: the science of treating menopause ‘Specialists in this area, it's so important that we have shared decision making with our patients and discuss all the risks and all the benefits so women can make choices that are best for their quality of life during this period of time.’ -Dr. Susan Reed
Bikes are everywhere in Kabul since the Taliban takeover. But who's not cycling? Women As the economy unravels, "everyone is getting a bike," says one young resident. It's the cheapest way to get around. But the Taliban's conservative culture means women cyclists are not welcome.
$350 million for WeWork co-founder shows how broken and biased venture capital is A reported $350 million investment into a new, yet-to-be-launched real estate venture founded by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann reveals just how biased the venture capital industry is, experts say.
Global reproductive and women's rights groups react to overturn of Roe v. Wade Some nonprofit groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court decision. But many global reproductive and women's rights groups condemned the ruling.
A new NCAA report show the stark gap in funding for women's sports A newly released report shows men's college athletic programs received more than double that of women's programs in allocated resources in 2020.
Speakers Forum In honor of women: poetry and music of struggle and joy One poet asks, ‘Will you not open this door for me? My hand is exhausted from knocking at your door.’
As medication abortion becomes dominant, red states restrict pills As access to abortion in clinics becomes limited across much of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. And conservative state lawmakers are taking notice.
WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women.
Who belongs at a women's college in 2021? Students want admissions policies to change Women's colleges have adapted admissions policies for a generation that increasingly identifies as nonbinary. Hollins University's exclusion of nonbinary applicants has raised hackles.
An Afghan refugee girl grew up to be a prize-winning doc — with a little help from dad From the moment Saleema Rehman was born, her father believed she was destined to be a doctor. Now she is the winner of a top U.N. award for her work helping displaced women in Pakistan.
