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Many young women drink mainly at social gatherings or with friends, but a significant number drink alone. Some who drink alone turn to alcohol to deal with negative emotions, and that could signal a risk for alcohol problems when they reach their mid-30s, explains Kasey Creswell, a Carnegie Mellon University psychology professor who studied the behavior.

A growing number of adults say they don’t plan on having children. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on why.

Women leaders around the world are an example of tenacity and diversity. With the world’s recent and urgent challenges, they continue to work towards a more equitable future that opens doors for women and girls.

Many women have endometriosis, but getting a diagnosis is not always easy. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports a study found that women who were diagnosed and treated earlier were better able to have children.

Sake is known as Japanese rice wine, but it’s brewed more like beer. The drink’s popularity is growing in the U.S. and the D.C. area. Eun Yang went to the restaurant Crane’s in downtown D.C. to talk to 3 women who are trailblazers in an industry primarily run by men.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, News4’s Shawn Yancy speaks with Angel Livas, who just launched the ALIVE Podcast Network. It’s first and only Black woman-owned podcast network.

Register here for this Women’s History Month panel discussion, moderated by News4 Anchor Molette Green. Our guests will share their thoughts and experiences on accelerating career progression, negotiating on your own behalf, breaking the glass ceiling to get more women into executive positions, and the importance of allies, mentors, and sponsors. Panelists:Jackie Bradford, President and General Manager: NBC4, Telemundo...

D.C. is one city vowing to have “30X30” – that’s 30% women officers in its police force by the year 2030. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

When the COVID-19 vaccines were first administered, some people who received their shot noticed a change in their menstrual cycles. Now a dataset from a fertility app called Natural Cycles shows vaccinated people did experience a longer cycle, but that change is temporary. Dr. Hugh Taylor, chair of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine, explains...

In the past 20 years women in Afghanistan made progress in education and politics, but international critics are skeptical that the Taliban will keep promises to respect the rights of women and girls. The Taliban had said it would open high schools for girls but recently backtracked on that decision. We hear from Rina Amiri, a former Obama administration adviser...

More women are becoming boaters, especially during the pandemic. News4’s Megan McGrath talked with members of the Freedom Boat Club in Maryland about their experience.

This edition of Rising Woman Africa celebrates visionaries, leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives across the continent who have thrived within their families, communities, and businesses, even during a global pandemic.

You’ve got to have a supportive squad, invest well and don’t be afraid to take on debt if it will improve your earning potential. Author Rachel Rodgers talks about her book “We Should All Be Millionaires,” and explains how women can build wealth in their life.

While many are posting questions and concerns about coronavirus vaccine side effects, it’s important to remember that many people have no side effects from vaccines at all, NBC News’ Dr. Natalie Azar explains.

The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly by a police officer, in South London sparked an outcry in the U.K. about violence against women that has become a global movement. LX News host Ashley Holt explains why Everard’s death touched a nerve with women around the world.

Companies and organizations around the world have been making supportive statements to celebrate International Women’s Day, but one tweet from Burger King U.K. is raising eyebrows.

This International Women’s Day, CARE is helping women get back to work.

This weekend, head coach Brenda Frese goes for her 500th win at Maryland, which would make her the winningest coach in Terps women’s basketball history. Ahead of his big milestone, News4’s Shawn Yancy catches up with Coach Frese, as the two discuss the meaning of 500, building a consistent winner in College Park, and the all-important work-life balance.

“The consequences for women could take years to recover from, and we don’t have years to wait. Families don’t have years to wait,” one expert said.

Period poverty. It’s when someone doesn’t have access to menstrual products — often because they simply can’t afford them. Scotland recently became the first country in the world to make period products free to every citizen who needs them. But here in the U.S., they are not even exempt from taxes placed on luxury goods in many states. NBCLX Storyteller...