In the Trenches Productions: Here’s news we’re delighted to share — "Hollywood’s relentless pursuit of youth has shut out most women over 40. Enter In The Trenches Productions, a film company made up of female writers, producers and actresses dedicated to creating and producing projects that focus on the stories of women, especially those of [...]

Five months after his appointment shocked the country, Dr. Erick Keroack, deputy assistant secretary for population affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services, resigned Thursday after telling his staff that Medicaid officials have taken action against his private medical practice in Massachusetts. It’s all a bit murky, but the good news is that [...]

The New York Times previews a new PBS documentary, "The Boomer Century: 1946 – 2046," which premieres tonight. Hosted by Ken Dychtwald, a gerontologist and psychologist, the documentary, writes Felicia R. Lee, "explores how life after 60 might look to the generation known for challenging authority and redefining everything from race relations to marriage." Questions [...]

by Agnes Krup I am 44 years old, single and living with my 7-year old daughter. I enjoy a solid career and the happy, comfortable routines of life with a child. I am not looking for a soul mate right now but am not averse to a flirt, the exhilaration of mutual attraction, the possibility [...]

by Laura Sillerman Jimmy Buffett gave a party for a few thousand people on the island of Anguilla on Saturday. Well, to be completely accurate, a few thousand people each donated a hundred dollars to charity in order to attend the party. Part of his Concert at the End of The World Tour, this blistering [...]

"The Dinner Party" Has a Permanent Home: The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art opened today at the Brooklyn Museum, with the stunning exhibit "The Dinner Party" by Judy Chicago as the star attraction. The center’s first exhibit, "Pharaohs, Queens and Goddesses" (March 23–Sept. 16), is dedicated to powerful women from Egyptian history, including [...]

News that Elizabeth Edwards’ cancer had returned set off speculation yesterday that her husband, John Edwards, would suspend his presidential campaign. The couple announced in a joint news conference that he would continue. The New York Times reports on public reaction, noting that in "interviews, and more than 500 reader postings to The Caucus, The [...]

Earlier this month, Liz Smith went down to Texas for her good friend, and one of our mentors, Ann Richards: "I AM here tonight because my friend Ann Richards couldn’t make it … But she has a really good excuse," said I, opening the Texas Hall of Fame Awards in Austin over last weekend. This [...]

Have a question about women’s health or menopause? Dr. Patricia Yarberry Allen may have the answer. Click here to send in your question to be posted on WVFC. by Patricia Yarberry Allen, MD | bio Last year, a patient came to me with what is a fairly common complaint among women in the menopausal transition. [...]

All of us deserve another cup of whatever we were sipping as we sat around the table for our discussion on lying about one’s age. The conversation was lively and frank. Leslie wrote, "I’ve earned my stripes and I want to model to my 13 year old daughter that real women are beautiful when they [...]