According to studies released by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer women over forty years of age got a mammogram done in the past two years. The numbers dropped from 76.4% to 74.6% - statistics that are very worrying to health officials, especially since ? for the first time ? they have begun reporting a drop in the number of breast cancer cases in the country.

A new study shows that woman are more likely to have an orgasm alone then with a partner. According to the study, held in Queensland, Australia, disposing of a male partner, allows women to "better connect with themselves."

A tragedy in India; an Indian businessman and his servant murdered 10 young girls and 5 women, after raping them

While in past years more and more positions in Egypt have opened up to woman, including the medical profession, parliament and even ministers, the legal system has remained virtually woman-free, as woman were banned from serving as judges, that is, until now

The Arab Human Development Report, put out by the United Nations, has continuously requested from the Arab world to promote affirmative action policies in order to guarantee the region?s women an integral part in community and political fields

A recent study performed by a Swedish researcher shows that sportswomen are more likely to become injured during their menses than those who are not menstruating

A women?s rights group is calling the attention of the international community to the fact that Afghani women are still being discriminated against, despite promises of gender equality after the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

In a year that Fortune Magazine is calling it the year of the Most Powerful Women CEO, we can still see that women across the pipeline ? from the lowest paid worker to the highest ranking CEO ? are earning 2 to 3 times less than men.

The well-known fedora community, an open-source project, has recently launched "Fedora women", to promote itself among female users.

There is an airline in the Middle East taking advantage of its home-base?s steps toward democracy by offering special flights back home for female citizens to participate in the electoral process of their country for the very first time. The country is Kuwait, and the airline is Jazeera Airways (not to be confused with Qatar-based television news channel al-Jazeera).

The last ticket for the UEFA European Women`s Championship for Under-19 participants was booked by Russia. The second round qualifying stage has been concluded in Israel with a third successive victory for Russia.

In Iran, where in accordance with the laws of Muhammad as set down in the Koran there is segregation of the sexes - and a strict dress code for women - only a tiny number of Iranian women have been allowed inside stadiums, despite a national passion for football that is shared by men and women alike in the country.

South Australia`s capital city Adelaide will host the 2006 Asian Football Confederation Women`s Championships this upcoming July. The event will be held for 2 weeks starting on July 15. Nine teams, including the Australian one, will compete for a place at the 2007 FIFA Women`s World Cup.

A new eBook guide for women was published this week by The Women?s ECommerce Association International, and WUN Publications. The new "eMarketing Guide to Promote Your Products and Services on the Internet" was written by 21 members of WECAI, and contains a compilation of strategies by experts in various fields of business.

iVillage is an Internet site that is exclusively designed with a woman in mind. Sites such as iVillage and the Lifetime channel are great for women around the globe as they always have great ideas for every aspect of life, daily and otherwise.

Women writers have had and exhibited the courage to write about all subjects - from religious and political ideas to erotic and romantic stories, no subject or literary form has been left untouched.

A relationship and dating expert, Steve Nakamoto, believes that women are the sole owners of their own love destiny and must attract Mr. Right through a series of 21 logical action steps.

is alive and well in women`s sports . According to Johns Hopkins University, female athletes face a much greater risk of tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than their

It`s time for young new filmmakers to try and win a $20,000 scholarship from Muse Media Center. The post-production film facility has announced that it will be offering this scholarship to help provide facilities for independent women filmmakers to finish their work.

If you`re a woman, than you understand how great heels are. Well, it seems that there is a group of women who seem to love heels to the point that they have created their own blog about them.

There`s a new magazine on the stands, and it`s especially for women. The new, raved-about Women`s Travel magazine, provides a new, fresh, stylish look into the world of travel for women.

The world of the far East is one that is unknown to many. One author, Abdullah, has decided to write about the confessions and betrayals of Pakistani women, `like it really is`, living in a South Asian country where societal rules prevail.

U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice tops the list for the second consecutive year, followed by China`s vice prime minister Yi Wu at second place and Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko at third.

Celebrity gift bags are all the rage. Especially when they are sold in auctions to raise money for worthy causes. Gift bags signed by Mia Hamm, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, LL Cool J and others will hopefully bring in more money with Charity Folks auction now through November 21st.

A private detective is hired to catch a serial killer who makes immigrant garment workers his victims. The DVD release will be shown in widescreen format, with interactive menus, scene selection, cast biographies, optional Spanish subtitles and trailers.

SVOBODA`s new Spring `06 Collection is debuting at the MAGIC marketplace in Las Vegas. With a stylish choice for plus-size women, SVOBODA`s new line expands upon the trendy, already-popular Specialty Tee, Knit and Denim Collections.

Women managing women in the workplace raises questions regarding the traditional male dominant style of managing and leading and whether this style is applicable to the woman to woman dynamic. This seminar provides an orientation regarding this phenomena, it examines the unique challenges present when women manage women, and it provides strategies for successfully navigating this dynamic. The secondary organizational and individual benefits associated with understanding and maximizing the women managing women dynamic are also advanced.

CareerWomen.com has been recognized for its vital roll in helping Americas leading employers recruit and hire women in the workplace.

In its continuing program of seminars and panels dedicated to helping professional women in the Bay Area to improve their career potential while leading balanced, relevant personal lives, the California Professional Women`s Association (CaPWA), a newly formed non-profit organization, will hold its September meeting in San Francisco.