Thousands are expected to gather in Houston next month for a national breast cancer awareness event focused on addressing disparities impacting Black women.

In the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint qualification, a dog ran onto the course and zoomed with two skiers across the finish line.

U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive.

Houston police say a driver has been charged after allegedly running over two women fighting in the street on Cullen Boulevard, then leaving the scene.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened at the Windsong Village Apartments in the 2900 block of Hirschfield Road.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying four women suspected of committing two aggravated robberies at smoke shops.

Three years ago, a Somali-American mom in Minneapolis founded a group for Muslim women who want to enjoy the great outdoors.

About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published Wednesday.

Authorities in Houston are searching for two women involved in a shoplifting incident that escalated and turned physical.

Young women are more liberal than they’ve been in decades.

Stephanie Tsuru and Katie Tsuru created a colorful co-working space in the Lower Heights District in Houston. In the process, they've helped hundreds of other women find community and empowerment.

A weekly ski trip for about 50 women from the Denver area turned into an overnight ordeal when their bus got stuck in a snowstorm behind jackknifed semi tractor-trailers on their way back from Vail.

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park is offering tours to highlight our founding mothers this March

With attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives raging, Black women looking to climb the corporate ladder face a more hostile landscape than ever.

A joint report from three U.N. agencies says the mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country.

Two women were charged after allegedly trying to break into a man’s house in northeast Houston on Sunday.

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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans through 2025, women in their 20s should eat 2,000 to 2,400 calories, depending on activity level. Calories decrease to all the way down between 1,600 to 2,000 calories by the time a woman is in her 60s.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

By the time the problem of intimate partner abuse gets to court, jail, or prison, the damage has already been done.

Countless cases of domestic violence have turned deadly in the Greater Houston area recently. KPRC 2 wants you to know that help is available to leave these situations before it's too late

Aid agencies are warning that Afghans will die because of the Taliban order banning women from working at nongovernmental groups.

Black-white disparities exist in fertility medicine and are reflected in life-and-death outcomes for babies.

About 40% of women who get abortions in the U.S. are Black, and advocates say abortion bans like Texas’ will increase their health and financial risks.

The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline.

Women who were evacuated to Albania after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan are urging the international community to pay attention to the plight of the Afghan women and girls who were left behind.

Accusers and others demanding accountability for R&B superstar R. Kelly over allegations that he was abusing young women and girls for decades say it took so long to get to a guilty verdict in part because his targets were Black.

Thousands of people have demonstrated in cities across Italy to support Afghan women.

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Two ladies from the organization are chatting about their mentorships, summer camps, and upcoming virtual happy hour.

This ride is for women of all experience levels around the world to “Just Ride!” on Saturday, May 1st.

Vice President Kamala Harris has marked Black Maternal Health Week by leading a White House discussion of the issues that make African American women two to three times more likely than other women to die because of childbirth.

Jacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.

One Houstonian is using her engineering, software and innovative skills to transform her community and inspire young girls to chase their dreams. KPRC2′s Rose-Ann Aragon sat down with Mazula at none other than Houston’s SHAPE Community Center, a historic hub for African American cultural education, community and resources. I was a commissioning engineer,” Mazula mentioned. Now, in Houston at the SHAPE Community Center in Third Ward, Mazula is also continuing to give back. “If you love math or science, you should really look at an engineering or STEM field.

The flag of the state of Texas flaps in the wind in Rosenberg, Texas, in this undated file image. HOUSTON – A recent survey ranks Texas as one of the worst states for women in terms of economy and well-being. The report from WalletHub, surveyed 50 states, including D.C., across 25 key metrics, including median earnings by state, education and homicide rates. Texas was ranked lowest in women who voted in the 2016 Presidential Election, preventative health care such as contraception and have the most uninsured women in the country. Minnesota, Maine and Vermont rounded up the top 3 best states for women, while Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi finished at the bottom of the list.

The women won their first playoff game since 2005 last week, then the men followed that by winning their first playoff contest since 2002 on Saturday morning. 63-51 win vs Westbury (who knocked us out last year) to grab the first bi-district victory in 19 years! 🏀@gelie_6 had a game high 31🏀 Glenn Elie was 2nd scorer 10 ptsReally appreciate our friends and family showing up to support us. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve. Take a moment to catch up with friends and family; it's almost time to eat.

In a status report released Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised against pregnant women receiving Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. WHO officials are recommending that pregnant women not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine unless they face a high risk of exposure, such as health workers. “While pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of severe COVID-19, the use of this vaccine in pregnant women is currently not recommended, unless they are at risk of high exposure,” the official WHO status report reads. The organization provided no further details in regards to their recommendation against pregnant women receiving the vaccine. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are limited data available on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women.

Many women across the U.S. are sporting Converse shoes and pearl necklaces as a nod to VP Kamala Harris. HOUSTON – Women across the Houston area and the U.S. are sporting Converse Chuck Taylor or “Chuck” shoes and pearls Wednesday as a nod to Kamala Harris, who was sworn in as the nation’s vice president. Many women took to social media to showcase photos of their pearls and their colorful Converse shoes as a sign that history had been made for women, regardless of political party. Here’s what they shared:What an honor for us to take part in witnessing our first Madam Vice President @KamalaHarris ! The door has been flung open and she's coming' in.👠👠👟👟 #KamalaHarris #KamalaInTheWhiteHouse #FromOaklandLikeMe pic.twitter.com/uebBavrriw — Heather Berry (@HeatherQ95747) January 20, 2021

League City PD is looking for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty store in League CityLEAGUE CITY, Texas – The League City Police Department needs your help to find two women who swiped 13 fragrances valued over $800 at a beauty store. Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty. (League City Police Department/Facebook)Police are searching for two women who stole $800 worth of fragrances in an Ulta Beauty.

HOUSTON – Pregnant women are slated to be part of the next wave of people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Studies show that pregnant women are far more at risk of getting far sicker than the average person if they become infected. The KPRC 2 Trust Index asked the question: Is it safe for pregnant women to take the vaccine? But the fact is, that pregnant women were not involved in any of the clinical trials of these vaccines, so the Trust Index says be careful. But it’s considered reasonably safe from the CDC for pregnant women,” Kulkarni said.

The average age for people going through their first divorce is 30 years old, and 40% of women older than 65 are widows. In fact, women are 80% more likely to be impoverished in retirement. She dedicates her life to helping women create a life plan, not just a financial plan. “Know what you have and know where the money is,” Bajalia told Ivanhoe. She tells other women to always be involved in all aspects of their financial life.

HOUSTON – Houston police have identified a suspect after 16-year-old Mareja Pratt was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting on Monday afternoon. Houston police said the shooting is connected to a “social media beef.”A warrant was issued for the arrest of the suspect, Kenny Charles Garrett, 24, who faces a murder charge and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police said Garrett was dating a friend of Pratt’s cousin at the time of the shooting. “(It’s) a very sad time where a 16-year-old female lost her life unnecessarily over something that seems to be pretty trivial, over a social media beef,” Angelo said. They killed my cousin,” Walton said.

Opioid use in pregnancy has prompted new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at improving care for women and newborns affected by their mothers’ drug use. “While we have been talking about the opioid crisis for years, pregnant women and their newborns seldom make it to the top of the heap. The academy’s report says pregnant women should have access to opioid medication to treat opioid misuse. Two opioids, buprenorphine and methadone, are effective treatments but pregnant women often face stigma in using them and doctors who prescribe them are scarce. Some infants born to women who used opioids during pregnancy develop symptoms of opioid withdrawal, including tremors, fussiness and diarrhea.

A women’s health clinic in Texas. Credit: Stephen Spillman for The Texas TribuneNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Texas’ Republican leadership asked the health commission to come up with cuts worth about $133 million in state funds. But in the initial plan, officials also suggested direct cuts to women's health and other programs, worth about 11% of the total reductions. A proposed cut of $3.8 million from women’s health programs would have left fewer Texans receiving birth control or cancer screenings, a budget document obtained by The Texas Tribune said.

Women wearing masks pose behind a voter registration table in Union Square as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 09, 2020 in New York City. Photo by Alexi RosenfeldAug. 18 marked the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which changed elections forever. The 19th Amendment prohibits the state and federal government from denying the right of citizens to vote based on sex -- meaning, women became eligible to vote after previous years of discrimination at the polls. Since 1980, more women have voted in each presidential election than men, according to Statista. So, how much of a gap has there been between women and men voters in each presidential election of the century?

(Democratic National Convention via AP)DETROIT When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholms presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history. She will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket. But historically, Black women have fought the racism and sexism that prevented them from having prominent roles within the movements for womens suffrage and civil rights. That reminder is especially clear as America marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote a right that most Black women weren't afforded until much later. And while inroads have been made, Black women remain significantly underrepresented in politics.

When it came to Covid-19 symptoms, the experiences were similar among the pregnant and nonpregnant women -- cough and shortness of breath -- but pregnant women less frequently reported headache, muscle aches, fever, chills and diarrhea than did nonpregnant women. However, more than 31% of pregnant women who caught coronavirus were hospitalized, compared to 5.8% of nonpregnant women, the report found. "Sixteen deaths were reported among pregnant women, in a similar proportion to nonpregnant women." Specifically, pregnant women were admitted more frequently to the intensive care unit, at 1.5%, than nonpregnant women, at 0.9%. The actions pregnant women can takeCDC researchers included some steps pregnant women can take to help prevent their risk of severe illness from Covid-19.

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HOUSTON – A new and unique female-focused workspace has opened up in Houston. Sesh Loft, located at 1210 W Clay Street, opened its doors Monday to provide Houston women a safe and collaborative workspace. We’re here to build ourselves, build our businesses and lift up each other as we do,” said cofounder Meredith Wheeler. At Sesh Loft women will be able to network, build their brand, grow together and help their local community, according to a press release. The business features workshops, seminars, private workstations, a conference room and kid friendly hours to encourage women to achieve their goals no matter what life throws at them.