Latest articles by Emily Shire
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Are bras bad for you?
feature A new study from France says "oui"
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Why is Jason Collins coming out a bigger deal than Brittney Griner?
feature Some critics blame sexism
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The science behind delivering a 13.5-pound baby
feature It's impressive that baby Jasleen was delivered without a C-section — but was it safe?
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Why is everyone turning on Huma Abedin?
feature Anthony Weiner's wife has come under a torrent of criticism
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Ladies, don't sweat getting pregnant after 35
feature A new article sheds light on a popular infertility misconception
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Siri, suicide, and the ethics of intervention
feature Does Siri's new suicide-prevention feature have a downside?
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Why Facebook makes breaking up even worse
feature Don't underestimate the emotional pain of going from "In a Relationship" to "Single"
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Could Dubai's gold-for-pounds weight loss program work?
feature The fabulously wealthy emirate has taken a novel approach to promoting public health
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Do breasts impede athletic performance?
feature A new article in ESPN Magazine has sparked debate over whether boobs hamper success in sports
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Are we making ourselves miserable trying to live longer?
feature Our life expectancy has increased, but our quality of life hasn't
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World Down Syndrome Day: The pressing need to better understand mental disabilities
feature The recent death of Robert Ethan Saylor has sparked calls for serious change
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No more age restrictions on the morning-after pill: 4 takeaways
feature A judge accuses the Obama administration of playing politics with contraception
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Orange is the New Black was snubbed at the Golden Globes. The show has only itself to blame.
feature With a tweak, the popular show could have put itself in a better position to bring home some hardware
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The Idina Menzel–Taye Diggs split, and 5 other breakups that hurt us more than it hurt them
feature They may have moved forward, but we certainly haven't
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Sorry Katniss, Princess Fiona is still the best feminist action hero around
feature Both are far from damsels in distress, but only one is revolutionary
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How sperm could one day cure cancer
feature Say hello to the spermbot
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Does having a daughter make you more conservative?
feature Ross Douthat at The New York Times says it does. But it really shouldn't.
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Don't blame gay marriage for the decriminalization of polygamy
feature Some conservatives are saying, "We told you so."
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ObamaCare's pajama hipster ad is weak. But the backlash is much worse.
feature Exploiting hipster stereotypes is one thing. Devolving into homophobic attacks is another.
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Why sabotaging condoms should be illegal
feature Amazingly, tampering with a partner's contraception isn't covered by any existing U.S. law
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Why UNESCO's suspension of U.S. and Israeli voting rights is a dumb move
feature The decision will only exacerbate Israeli-Palestinian tensions
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The Chinese Communist Party should end the one-child policy — for its own sake
feature If ethical concerns won't force change, self-survival will
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Tiger Mom's latest book hits a little too close to the U.S's xenophobic past
feature The groups in question have changed but the unfounded designation of superiority is still there
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I love Jennifer Weiner, but she needs to back off
feature Her battle on behalf of Chick Lit is admirable. But that doesn't mean her criticism is always on the mark.
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