Across mammal species, from baboons and gorillas up to humans, females usually live longer than the males do. However, this pattern is not universal throughout the animal kingdom. Males are the longer-lived sex in several bird, insect, and reptile species.

The victims' relatives held a banner with their names — "Lara, Brenda, Morena" — and placards with their images, flanked by supporters as they marched to Parliament.

Around the world, women on average live longer than men. This striking pattern holds true across nearly all countries and historical time periods. Although the gap between the sexes has narrowed in some countries due to medical advances and improved living conditions,

This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., new research shows how more patients could benefit from early detection.

The two women and girl were tortured and killed on a social media group of 45 users as a "warning" over an alleged drug theft, officials said

A growing body of evidence suggests that women’s relative longevity may be linked to having double X chromosomes.

Meta introduced the latest iteration of the glasses in September, although that event was marred by two bungled demos. The glasses feature a small camera that can be used for recording by pressing a button or using voice controls. Meta advises users to act "responsibly" when using the glasses.

The defense secretary raised the issue suggesting women were getting into combat not because they met high standards, but because they were given a pass.

A group of three thieves are accused of stealing more than $14,000 by grabbing credit cards from distracted Tri-City shoppers. The trio of roaming thieves — a 39-year-old man, an unidentified woman and a juvenile male — have struck the Tri-Cities first in July and a second time in September, Kennewick police said in a Facebook post.

The first Afghan women’s soccer team has been announced since the Taliban returned to power four years ago, but the players are still fighting for recognition.

Basketball season is right around the corner, and the most successful women’s basketball program in the nation are getting ready to take the court once again. UConn Women’s Basketball’s full schedule has been announced,

Single female mortgage applicants are 29.8 percent more likely to be denied a mortgage than single men, according to LendingTree.